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CDC Releases Two New ‘Tracking in Action’ Videos

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Environmental Health Tracking Network has released two new...

Oct 28, 2015 | Katie Regan

Drinking Water Threatened by Blue-Green Algae, Study Finds

A report by scientists from Oregon State University and the University of North Carolina concludes that blooms of toxic cyanobacteria,...

Aug 25, 2015 | Katie Regan

Hazards & Health Effects, Water Quality Report: Toxins From Algae Outbreaks Plague Hundreds of Lakes in 48 States Federal and state tests have found dangerous toxins, common in outbreaks of blue-green algae, in hundreds of lakes, rivers and other bodies of water nationwide – yet authorities are doing little to notify and protect Americans, according to a new analysis and map from the Environmental Working Group. Algae blooms often are triggered by agricultural chemicals […] Aug 08, 2019 \| Michelle Shapiro
Tools & Resources, Hazards & Health Effects, National Environmental Public Health Tracking, Water Quality Map of Algae Blooms Reported in the United States Since 2010 With peak toxic algae bloom season underway, the Environmental Working Group is releasing an updated map of all algae outbreaks reported in the United States since 2010. In coming months, the map will be updated weekly, providing comprehensive tracking of this growing nationwide hazard. Algae blooms are an epidemic, polluting lakes and other waterways, including […] Jun 06, 2019 \| Michelle Shapiro
Hazards & Health Effects, Water Quality Greener Guidance Advice Column: Harmful Algal Blooms Note: This is the second edition of NACCHO’s new Greener Guidance environmental health advice column. To learn more and submit a question for future editions, click here. September 2018 Dear Greener Guidance, One of our freshwater recreational lakes has had a harmful algal bloom (HAB) twice in as many years. What are your recommendations to address […] Sep 11, 2018 \| Michelle Shapiro
All of Us, Climate Change, Water Quality Healthy and Safe Swimming Week Messages for Summer Safety The summer months present a unique set of environmental health challenges for practitioners to consider. Climbing temperatures awaken a host of public health vectors (animals and insects that can transmit diseases to humans). Public pools reopen, with children flocking to splash around in—and, most likely, swallow—water that local health departments must ensure is adequately chlorinated. […] May 24, 2018 \| Michelle Shapiro
CDC Releases Two New ‘Tracking in Action’ Videos The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Environmental Health Tracking Network has released two new “Tracking in Action” videos. These videos showcase the work Tracking Network states are doing to help advance public health. “Tracking Blue-Green Algae in Vermont”: Learn how the Vermont Environmental Public Health Tracking Program is tracking... Oct 28, 2015 \| Katie Regan
Drinking Water Threatened by Blue-Green Algae, Study Finds A report by scientists from Oregon State University and the University of North Carolina concludes that blooms of toxic cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, are a poorly monitored and under-examined risk to recreational and drinking water quality in the United States. Cyanobacteria are frequently fatal to pets and wildlife that drink the contaminated water. In humans, […] Aug 25, 2015 \| Katie Regan