Education and Outreach

This page has resources and information about cyanobacteria harmful algae blooms (cyanoHABs). A toolkit for community leaders and waterbody managers is also available. Click on a link below to see resources on a specific topic, or scroll down to see all resources.

Safe Recreation and Drinking Water
Pet and Livestock Safety
Risk Communications Toolkit
Scientific Research and Academic Journal Articles

Safe Recreation and Drinking Water

Check out the CyanoHABs Photo Gallery to see pictures of blooms in Oregon and Washington waterbodies.

Frequently Asked Questions about CyanoHABs (Webpage)
Five Things to Know about Cyanobacteria Harmful Algae Blooms: English (pdf) | Spanish (pdf)
Lake Safety Comic: English (pdf) | Spanish (pdf)
Safe Fishing and Recreation in Oregon Waters - What to Know: English (pdf) | Spanish (pdf)
Domestic Wells: Harmful Algae Blooms English (pdf) | Spanish (pdf)
Private Drinking Water Intakes and In-Home Treatment Systems (Webpage)
Cyanobacteria Harmful Algae Blooms in Privately-Owned Ponds and Lakes (Webpage)
Water-Related Illness (Webpage)

Pet and Livestock Safety

Dog Safety Alert Poster: English (pdf) | Spanish (pdf)

Livestock Safety Alert Poster: English (pdf) | Spanish (pdf)

Caring for Animals During a Harmful Algal Bloom (Webpage)

Risk Communications Toolkit

Communication Tools

Cyanobacteria Blooms Communication Plan: English (pdf) | Spanish (pdf)

Precaution Signage Template: English (Word Document)

Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) Podcast: Communicating During a Cyanotoxin Emergency

Informational Handouts from OHA

Quick Guide to CyanoHABs Printable Brochure: English (pdf) | Spanish (pdf)

Cyanobacteria Harmful Algae Blooms: English (pdf) | Spanish (pdf)

Be Aware of Cyanobacteria Harmful Algae Blooms in Oregon Waters: English (pdf) | Spanish (pdf)

Five Things to Know about Cyanobacteria Harmful Algae Blooms: English (pdf) | Spanish (pdf)

Cyanobacteria Harmful Algae Blooms Can Make People and Animals Sick: English (pdf) | Spanish (pdf)

Safe Fishing and Recreation in Oregon Waters - What to Know: English (pdf) | Spanish (pdf)

Lake Safety Comic: English (pdf) | Spanish (pdf)

Renting Lake Property - Know Your Risks: English (pdf) | Spanish (pdf)

Dog Safety Alert: English (pdf) | Spanish (pdf)

Livestock Safety Alert: English (pdf) | Spanish (pdf)

Check for Benthic CyanoHABs: English and Spanish (pdf)

Scientific Research and Academic Journal Articles

Scientists have been researching cyanoHABs for many years. Researchers are still learning about toxic blooms and how they impact health.

An example of an innovative study that is currently being done is the Great Lakes Aerosol Monitoring Research (GLAMR) study. The focus of this Ohio study is on health effects from breathing in cyanotoxins.