The West Virginia DHHR, Bureau for Public Health (BHP) is issuing this Public Health Advisory as efforts continue to observe and monitor the movement of blue-green algae on the Ohio River and some of its tributaries. Although many species of algae do not produce toxins and are vitally importnant to marine and fresh-water ecosystems, some species of blue green algae can cause harmful algal blooms.
Brooke County Health Department
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Michael Bolen
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Sandy Rogers
Nursing / Health Promotion & Education
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Britney Hervey-Farris
Environmental
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April Eltringham
Clerical / Financial
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Posted 05/18/18
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