2020 Cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Freshwater Recreational Response Strategy
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2020-06
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[Trenton, N.J.] : Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Water Monitoring and Standards, Bureau of Freshwater and Biological Monitoring
Abstract
The purpose of the New Jersey Cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Response Strategy (Response Strategy) is to provide a unified statewide approach to respond to cyanobacterial HABs in freshwater recreational waters and sources of drinking water, and to protect the public from risks associated with exposure to cyanobacteria and related toxins. Although the primary focus of the Response Strategy is the protection of human health, it provides some information and recommendations regarding exposure and prevention of potential impacts to domestic animals (pets), livestock, and wildlife, as well.
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The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) wishes to acknowledge the input of the members of the interagency Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Workgroup in the development of this Strategy (a listing of the members can be found in Appendix A). Workgroup members represent the following agencies/programs: DEP – Division of Water Monitoring and Standards - Bureau of Freshwater & Biological Monitoring, Bureau of Marine Water Monitoring, Bureau of Environmental Analysis, Restoration and Standards and Director’s Office, Water Resource Management Assistant Commissioner’s Office, Division of Science and Research, Division of Water Supply and Geoscience, State Park Service, Division of Fish & Wildlife, Office of Quality Assurance, and Water Compliance and Enforcement; New Jersey Department of Health (DOH) – Division of Epidemiology, Environmental and Occupational Health/Consumer, Environmental and Occupational Health Service, and Communicable Disease Service; New Jersey Department of Agriculture - Division of Animal Health. Contributors to the development of this document include: Victor Poretti (lead), Leslie McGeorge, Tom Miller, Dean Bryson, Alena Baldwin-Brown, Gloria Post, Rob Newby, Leigh Lager, and Robert Schuster. The authors wish to thank Katrina Angarone, Michele Putnam, Bruce Friedman and Gary Buchanan for their reviews and support in the development of this Strategy.
Keywords
Algal blooms, New Jersey, Harmful algal blooms, Cyanobacterial toxins, Cyanobacterial blooms