July Webinar – Beneath the Surface: Exploring Benthic Cyanobacteria in Freshwater Systems

Join us for a three-part webinar series exploring the growing field of benthic cyanobacteria research and monitoring across North America. These sessions will bring together leading scientists and public health experts to discuss identification techniques, ecological impacts, and regional experiences managing benthic cyanobacteria in lakes, rivers, and streams. 

Tuesday July 7th (3:00PM - 4:00PM ET)
Identifying Benthic Cyanobacteria in Lakes 
Gina LaLiberte, Statewide Harmful Algal Bloom Coordinator & Inland Beach Monitoring Coordinator for Wisconsin DNR

Tuesday July 14th (3:00PM - 4:00PM ET)
Benthic cyanobacteria: a perspective from Utah lakes, streams, and rivers. 
Hannah Bonner, Assistant Professor at Brigham Young University

Tuesday July 21st (3:00PM - 4:00PM ET)
Identification and Characterization of Benthic Algae in the Columbia River (Hanford Reach) in Washington State. 
Jim Coleman, Climate Effects Specialist Investigations Planning & Preparedness for Benton-Franklin Health District (Washington)