A New Way to Gauge Risk of Toxic Blooms in a National Park
Fowler R. 2025. A New Way to Gauge Risk of Toxic Blooms in a National Park. Park Science. 39(1)
Harmful algal blooms endanger drinking water sources and aquatic life but are notoriously hard to study and manage. We created a “scorecard” to assess the likelihood of toxic blooms. It can help water managers focus on the most effective actions.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Fowler, Rachel
- Units
- ACAD
- Keywords
- algae, climate change, cyanobacteria, drinking water, Features, HABs, harmful algal blooms, lakes, ponds, risk assessment, toxins, water quality
- Subjects
- NPS.gov Subject Site: Park Science