Toxic blue-green algae, National Rivers Authority /a report by the National Rivers Authority. [M. J. Pearson, chairman of task group].
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TextSeries: Water quality series (National Rivers Authority)Publication details: London, HMSO, 1990 Description: 128 p. : tables ; 30 cmISBN: 0118858041; 9780118858045NLM classification: QW 630 90NASummary: In September 1989, dogs and sheep died at Rutland Water following the ingestion of a scum of toxic blue-green algae. The NRA therefore undertook the first major national appraisal of blue-green algae throughout England and Wales. Their report describes the results of the 1989 survey and looks at how events were managed. Recommendations are made for future management, monitoring, research and development. It also reviews blue-green algal toxins, the factors which affect blue-green algal bloom production and approaches to controlling algal populations.
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Formerly a departmental publication, now available from HMSO. Dated September 1990.
In September 1989, dogs and sheep died at Rutland Water following the ingestion of a scum of toxic blue-green algae. The NRA therefore undertook the first major national appraisal of blue-green algae throughout England and Wales. Their report describes the results of the 1989 survey and looks at how events were managed. Recommendations are made for future management, monitoring, research and development. It also reviews blue-green algal toxins, the factors which affect blue-green algal bloom production and approaches to controlling algal populations.
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