Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)
For current HAB conditions in California's Lakes, and to report HAB incidents in lakes you observe: visit the California Harmful Algal Bloom Portal, the central resource for HABs in our state.
For additional information, see the EPA's comprehensive resource on Cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Blooms in Water. Which includes this 2019 Fact Sheet for a rundown of their new guidelines for recreation.
As a means for CALMS to support lake managers addressing harmful algal blooms, here are references to certified vendors of service to control HABs:
Eli Kersh 415-307-0943
Alligare‘s California Pest Control Advisors assist customers in designing programs with the best products to control Harmful Algal Blooms
Alpine Technical Services / Innova
Robert Noble 916-952-9814
Aquatic Consulting & Testing, Inc.
Fredrick Amalfi 940-921-8044
Anthony Domenici 707-230-2075
Thomas Moorhouse 925-957-1905
Eli Kersh 415-307-0943
e limnology provides lake assessments and recommendations for clients. These reports including bathymetric mapping and water quality assessments.
Stephen McCord 530-220-3165
McCord Environmental provides reservoir and watershed water quality management consulting services such as monitoring, modeling, oxygenation design, and planning.
Ellen Preece 916-405-8919
Gary Hoover 888-480-5253
SOLitude has helped develop industry-leading strategies and cutting-edge technologies, including nanobubble aeration, for the sustainable management of Harmful Algal Blooms.
Patrick Goodwin 904-434-6799
Mike Deas 530-750-3072
Disclaimer: CALMS neither supports nor endorses these firms and receives no compensation for sharing this information. Anyone contracting these firms for services is responsible for ensuring their qualifications. Please contact CALMS to add your company’s information above or to update information already included.
See NALMS lake management certification information
Photo by Eric Vance, U.S. EPA