Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
2-11-2026
Department 1
First Year Seminar
Department 2
Public Policy
Abstract
This project analyzes the rise of cyanobacteria blooms in Rhode Island freshwater systems and identifies a policy gap in the state’s largely reactive management approach. Drawing on state reports and interviews with environmental experts, it highlights nutrient runoff, climate change, and limited public education as key drivers of bloom severity. To address this gap, I developed a prevention-focused public education poster designed for integration into existing state alert and outreach systems.
Copyright Note
This is the author's version of the work. This publication appears in Gettysburg College's institutional repository by permission of the copyright owner for personal use, not for redistribution.
Recommended Citation
Boline, Ryan, "Waters at Risk: Preventive Methods Against Cyanobacteria Blooms in Rhode Island" (2026). CAFE Symposium 2026. 25.
https://cupola.gettysburg.edu/cafe2026/25
Included in
Environmental Microbiology and Microbial Ecology Commons, Environmental Policy Commons, Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology Commons
Comments
This poster was created based on work for FYS-W 108: How Change Happens and presented as a part of the eleventh annual CAFE Symposium on February 11, 2026.