Supporting emergency treatment of ballast water to prevent the spread of VHS 

GLNF CESU Project #: MTU-NPS-17
TA# J631008A028
Partners: Michigan Technological University and the National Park Service
Project Contact: Ann Mayo Kiely (ammayo@mtu.edu) and Margaret Gale (mrgale@mtu.edu)
Agency Contact: Phyllis Green (phyllis_green@nps.gov)
Project Funding: $25,000 fy08
Project Dates: 06/06/2008 - 09/30/2008
Project Abstract:

In January of 2008 the three Parks around Lake Superior completed Emergency planning to prevent and contain the spread of viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS).  There are treatment options available for all known vectors except ballast water.  A review of the current literature to vet emergency quarantine options via a dye test is needed to determine how find an in-expensive treatment of ballast that meets Clean Water Act standards. This is a case where solutions are not known, thus working collaboratively to vet timely solutions is critical.    

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