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Utah Division of Water Quality details HAB monitoring and public messaging for Utah Lake
Summary
Ellen Bailey of the Utah Division of Water Quality outlined the agency’s seasonal monitoring, lab testing and advisory framework for harmful algal blooms at Utah Lake, and said coordinated signage, media outreach and volunteer reports help recreators make informed decisions.
Ellen Bailey, with the Utah Division of Water Quality, described the state’s approach to monitoring and communicating about harmful algal blooms (HABs) at Utah Lake, saying the work aims to help recreators make informed decisions about safety.
Bailey said the division begins sampling in May or early June as recreation increases and visits priority sites at least monthly. "Our ultimate goal is that everybody knows, understands, about harmful algal blooms and knows what to look for to stay safe," she said. The division also relies on volunteer monitors (the USU HAP squad) and public reports via the SPILLS…
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