• Partnering with tribal governments: Communicating seafood and drinking water health risks, beach quality forecasting, and harmful algal bloom research in the Great Lakes

Water quality and human health monitoring varies within county and state governments in the Great Lakes. In addition, management strategies and regulatory differ between non-tribal and tribal governments. Identifying and understanding managers' needs requires two way communication and partnerships. This talk outlines case studies of developing partnerships with tribal governments in the Great Lakes Basin by using a tribal representative to help "open the door" to meeting and developing research tools and provide user friendly information that will ultimately benefit environmental health and public health decision-makers and managers.