OverviewCyanoSymposium 2023 introduced freshwater cyanobacteria; CyanoSymposium 2026 will take adeep dive into the human and animal health effec...

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Overview
CyanoSymposium 2023 introduced freshwater cyanobacteria; CyanoSymposium 2026 will take a
deep dive into the human and animal health effects of cyanotoxins. We will learn how these
toxins affect us and our pets and what can be done to improve managing this risk. Each day will
include a spotlight on a state or tribal freshwater HAB program and participant Q&A after each
session. Please join us.
Agenda and proposed speakers
Day 1 (Monday, March 16, 2026):
Cyanotoxin Introduction – Who, What, Why and How? (Barry Rosen, Florida Gulf Coast University)
Lesser Known Toxins – a Review (Todd Miller, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee)
State/Tribal Spotlight: Novel Thresholds to Protect Health (Oregon Health Authority)
Day 2 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026):
Human Health Effects of Cyanotoxins (Steven Haller and Andrew Fribley, University of Toledo)
One Health Reporting of Cyanotoxin Illness (Robyn Espinosa, Centers for Disease Control)
State/Tribal Panel: Improving Coordination Among Human Health and Environment Programs
(Hannah Bonner, Brigham Young University; Bridget O’Brien, Vermont DOH)
Day 3 (Monday, March 23, 2026):
Animal Health Effects of Cyanotoxins (Donna Hill, U.S. EPA)
Veterinary HAB Effects: Practice and Communication (Sherri Kasper, Florida Health Department)
State/Tribal Panel: Cyanotoxin Thresholds to Protect Animal Health (Ali Meils, Indiana DEM;
Carly Nilson and Marisa Van Dyk, California SWRCB; Linda Novitski and Dave Farrer, Oregon
Health Authority)
Day 4 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026):
Economic Consequences of Cyanotoxin Health Risks (Frank Lupi, Michigan State University)
Tools for Protecting Human and Veterinary Health (Marie Russell, U.S. EPA)
Freshwater to Marine: Downstream Threats of Cyanotoxins (Ellen Preece, California DWR)
State/Tribal Panel: Messaging – Perception of HAB risks and Communicating Health Risk
Effectively, Going Beyond Recreational Advisories (Amy Jacobi, CDC; Thomas Ferrugia, Alaska
Source: https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2026-02/cyanosymposium_2026_annnouncement_02-13-2026_v4.0.pdf

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