On October 9, 2014 at 10 AM (ET), NEMWI is hosting a webinar titled "Conservation, HABs (Harmful Algal Blooms) and New Approaches." This NEMWI webinar is a follow-up to its September 3rd webinar on managing the public health impacts of HABs. The October 9 webinar will focus on prevention, including new possible practices and approaches to conservation. The webinar information is tailored for Congressional staff but is open to the public. Speakers will provide information on:

• Past studies on the effectiveness of conservation programs at the local and watershed scales;
• Lessons learned from past programs;
• Brief science of HABs;
• What water quality monitoring systems are available or are needed to know whether conservation practices are working;
• What new opportunities exist for implementing and funding conservation practices; and
• The federal role in these innovative efforts.

Speakers are:

• Deanna Osmond, PhD, Professor, Department of Soil Science, Extension Leader, North Carolina State University
• David White, Former Chief, Natural Resources Conservation Service
• Alex Echols, Independent Consultant, Principal of Terra Altus
• Elin Betanzo, Senior Policy Analyst, NEMWI
• Danielle Chesky, Director, Great Lakes Washington Program, NEMWI

Register for "Conservation, HABs and New Approaches" here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

For more information, please contact Danielle Chesky, Director, Great Lakes Washington Program at the Northeast-Midwest Institute.