Linking Nutrient Pollution and HABs: State of the Science and EPA Actions
September 25, 2013
- Hans W. Paerl, Kenan Professor of Marine and Environmental Sciences at the University of North Carolina’s Institute of Marine Sciences
- Ellen Gilinsky, Senior Policy Advisor to the Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Water
- Mario Sengco, Physical Scientist, EPA’s Office of Science and Technology
Linking Nutrient Pollution and HABs: State of the Science and EPA Actions, the fourth in an exciting series of free summer webinars about this worsening environmental problem and public health threat. Hans Paerl from UNC’s Institute of Marine Sciences will begin by discussing the state of science regarding the link between nutrient pollution and HABs. Ellen Gilinsky and Mario Sengco from EPA’s Office of Water will then discuss the actions EPA is taking to address nutrient inputs as they relate to blooms, including criteria development and state nutrient reduction strategies. They will conclude by offering suggestions for the public on how to minimize nutrient contributions from everyday activities.