The S.C. Task Group on Harmful Algae was organized in 1997. Members include representatives from nine state and federal agencies and academic institutions across South Carolina. Goals of the task group are:

  • Identify environmental settings and sites within South Carolina that are most vulnerable to Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs).

  • Assess the risks of HABs to human health, the environment, and the economy.

  • Identify conditions that lead to the development of blooms, and offer guidance to prevent blooms from occurring in South Carolina.

  • Develop educational and training materials to inform health care workers, environmental professionals, and the public about potential risks and impacts of HABs.

  • Organize Rapid Comprehensive Response Teams for fish kills, algal blooms, and reports of human health effects. S.C. Task Group on Harmful Algae fact sheet

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