Accession Number:

ADA454246

Title:

Identification and Initial Screening of New Compounds to Control Harmful Algal Blooms

Descriptive Note:

Technical note

Corporate Author:

ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS COASTAL AND HYDRAULICS LAB

Personal Author(s):

• Poovey, Angela G.
• Netherland, Michael D.

Report Date:

2006-08-01

Pagination or Media Count:

9.0

Abstract:

This technical note identifies, prioritizes, and evaluates reduced risk chemical compounds that have the potential to selectively control harmful algal blooms HAB. Results of these evaluations are shared with key regulatory agencies to expedite development of new algaecide registrations for use in lakes and reservoirs.

Descriptors:

• *CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS
• *ALGAE
• *RISK ANALYSIS
• IDENTIFICATION
• RESERVOIRS
• LAKES

Subject Categories:

• Industrial Chemistry and Chemical Processing
• Hydrology, Limnology and Potamology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE