Ohio DAP Workshop 2026 Lunch Panel - HABRI and State Agencies

This lunch panel from the Ohio Domestic Action Plan Workshop held in September 2026 highlights how Ohio’s state agencies apply cutting‑edge research from the Harmful Algal Bloom Research Initiative (HABRI) to strengthen water protection and nutrient reduction strategies. Agency leaders explain how HABRI’s monitoring data, modeling tools, and scientific findings directly inform statewide actions aimed at reducing harmful algal blooms and improving water quality in Lake Erie and across northern Ohio. Viewers will learn how Ohio integrates HABRI science into policy decisions, program design, and on‑the‑ground restoration work. The panel covers topics including bloom prediction, nutrient dynamics, watershed management, and the practical ways scientific insights enhance community‑focused water protection efforts. Find the agenda, full list of speakers, and slide resources at: https://lakeerie.ohio.gov/planning-an.... This video is ideal for residents of northern Ohio, Lake Erie visitors, and anyone passionate about water resource restoration, clean water initiatives, or understanding how science guides Ohio’s environmental management. The discussion provides clear, accessible information from experts about how robust research supports more effective state actions. Keywords: Harmful Algal Bloom Research Initiative, HABRI science, Ohio Domestic Action Plan, harmful algae blooms, Lake Erie water quality, nutrient reduction tools, Ohio EPA science, water resource protection, northern Ohio environment, clean water restoration.