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CC HAB working group finalizes benthic cyanobacteria guidance, SOPs and revised signage for review
Summary
A CC HAB subcommittee led by state and regional partners circulated an updated package of products—monitoring guidance, a standard operating procedure, a field data sheet, a North Coast thresholds memo and updated signage—and will submit the materials to co‑chairs for adoption after editorial review.
Carly Nelson and colleagues with the State Water Board and regional partners presented an updated guidance package for benthic harmful cyanobacteria that includes monitoring recommendations, a standard collection procedure (SOP), a field data sheet and a North Coast thresholds memo developed from pilot studies.
Nelson said the working group convened in May 2023 and met regularly to reconcile recent science and field experience. The guidance focuses on public‑health decisions — whether human or domestic‑animal use should be restricted — in flowing waters; the document offers alternate monitoring tiers for resource‑limited programs and for…
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