Fact Sheets/Cards

Please note that the following are being provided for informational purposes, but we are unable to vouch for the thoroughness or accuracy of these materials. We are happy to include additional fact sheets or resources as they become available - please contact Mindy Richlen.

Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs): How to Protect Livestock Water Sources and Limit Livestock Exposure

This USDA fact sheet describes the risks of HABs to livestock and pets, and provides guidance on how to protect livestock from exposure.

Climate Change and Harmful Algal Blooms

This EPA fact sheet describes how climate change will impact the growth and occurrence of harmful algal blooms, or HABs.

Harmful Algal Blooms and Drinking Water

Fact sheet produced by the US EPA, with health advisory levels for cyanotoxins.

Dogs and HABs

Dogs and Harmful Algal Blooms, New York Sea Grant. Includes phone numbers for 24-hour pet poison hotlines.

Harmful Algal Blooms - Implications for Tap/Drinking Water and Recreational Waters

Fact sheet produced by Ohio EPA.

NOAA state of the science fact sheet

State of the Science Fact Sheet on HABs, prepared by NOAA.

Karenia brevis fact sheet

HAB fact sheet produced by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Pseudo-nitzschia fact sheet

HAB fact sheet produced by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Pyrodinium bahamense fact sheet

HAB fact sheet produced by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Massachusetts Red Tide fact sheet

Red tide fact sheet from the Massachusetts Department of Health and Human Services. Click here to access a spanish language version of the fact sheet.

Facts about Cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Blooms for Poison Control Professionals

Fact sheet from the CDC provides an overview about cyanobacterial harmful algal bloom exposures in humans and animals. It covers signs and symptoms, laboratory testing, management, as well as contact resources.

Facts about Marine Harmful Algal Blooms for Poison Control Professionals

Fact sheet from the CDC provides an overview of marine HAB exposures in humans and animals. It covers associated illnesses, routes of exposures, signs and symptoms, laboratory testing, management, as well as contact resources.