Clear Waters LA: Tackling Harmful Algal Blooms Together
Schedule
Thu Oct 23 2025 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Los Angeles Environmental Learning Center at Hyperion | Los Angeles, CA
About this Event
Heal the Bay and LA Sanitation & Environment invite you to join scientists, policymakers, and community leaders for a FREE, one-day conference tackling one of Southern California’s most urgent challenges: harmful algal blooms (HABs) in our coastal waters. Experience engaging panels, enjoy a complimentary lunch, and connect with leading experts as we explore the science, policy, and community action behind nutrient pollution prevention and recycled water innovations that safeguard our coast.
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Agenda
Welcome Remarks: Los Angeles Councilwoman Traci Park
🕑: 09:20 AM
Harmful Algal Blooms: A Primer
Host: Dr. Shelley Luce
🕑: 09:45 AM
Session 1: Consequences of HABs in So Cal Coastal Waters
Info: Moterated by Tom Ford, Santa Monica Bay Foundation;
Dave Bader, Marine Mammal Care Center;
Ali Hossain, REHS Domoic Acid Control Specialist, California Department of Public Health;
Kasia Kenitz, Scripps Institution of Oceanography/SCCOOS
🕑: 11:10 AM
Session 2: Deep Dive into Nutrient Pollution
Info: Moderated by: Shelley Luce; Dr. Martha Sutula, SCCWRP; Hyperion Staff, LA Sanitation & Environment; Hi-Sang Kim, Hyperion Acting Plant Manager; Karen Mogus, Chief Deputy Director, State Water Board
🕑: 12:45 AM
Lunch time Conversation: Political Will and the Power of the People
Info: Moderated by: Barbara Romero, Director and General Manager, LA Sanitation & Environment Mark Gold, Director of California Ocean Ecosystem Monitoring Program; Senator Ben Allen
🕑: 01:40 PM
Session 3: The State of Recycled Water
Info: Moderated by: Tracy Quinn;
Rupam Soni, Pure Water SoCal;
Rafael Villegas, LADWP –Pure Water LA
🕑: 02:45 PM
Session 4: Nutrient Sources From Streets to Sea
Info: Moderated by: Tonya Shelton, LA Sanitation
Dr. Jenny Jay, UCLA ; Mike Antos, SCWP; Annelisa Moe, Heal the Bay;
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Networking Reception
Info: Join us for a networking reception following the Clear Waters LA: Tackling Harmful Algal Blooms Together Summit from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. on the Rooftop Terrace at Hyperion. Connect with fellow attendees, speakers, and colleagues while enjoying light refreshments.
Where is it happening?
Los Angeles Environmental Learning Center at Hyperion, 12000 Vista Del Mar, Los Angeles, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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