HABs 101 Webinar: Prevention and Management

April 2, 2025
6 - 8 p.m. ET

Zoom link provided after registration

Get top tips for preventing and managing harmful algal blooms in inland waters!

In previous “HABs 101” webinars, we learned about the basics of harmful algal blooms and the value of algae in aquatic ecosystems.

This April, join us for “HABs 101: Prevention and Management” for insights into what to do when your pond or lake turns green (hint: it’s not always a problem!). Get concrete tips for reducing the risk and impact of harmful algal blooms in your water and preventing them from happening again in the future.

Hosted by Michigan Sea Grant and partners around the state, the webinar will cover topics including septic systems, nutrient budgets, direct management options, and more.

Want to dive deeper into HABs? Find a collection of resources on Michigan Sea Grant’s website.

Cost: FREE

AGENDA:

Time *Total time:* 120 mins	Topic	Speaker
6 p.m.	Introduction	Silvia Newell, Michigan Sea Grant
6:05 p.m.	HABs 101	Erica Clites, Michigan Sea Grant Sarah Scheitler, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
6:25 p.m.	Nutrient budget of a lake	Al Steinman, Grand Valley State University
6:45 p.m.	Septic systems and Harmful Algal Blooms	Marcella Domka, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council
7:05 p.m.	Direct management of HABs	H. Dail Laughinghouse, University of Florida
7:50 p.m.	Final Q&A	All

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Registration for HABs 101 Registration is open.

Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on April 2, 2025.

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Accommodations

Michigan State University is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Contact Information

For information, contact Erica Clites at clitese1@msu.edu.