Report: EPA Needs an Agencywide Strategic Action Plan to Address Harmful Algal Blooms
Report #21-E-0264, September 29, 2021
Scientists predict that harmful algal bloom occurrences in recreational waters and drinking water sources will increase as excess nutrients continue to flow into water bodies, temperatures warm, and extreme weather events occur due to climate change.
Report Materials
- Report at a Glance (pdf)
- Full Report (pdf)
- Update: EPA Response to Report (pdf)
- Update: IG Comment on EPA Response (pdf)
This report relates to: Project #OA&E-FY20-0280
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