If you believe you have observed a potentially Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB), please report the bloom through one of the methods below.
- Fill out the Harmful Algal Bloom Reporting Form
- Call the Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Environmental Response Spill Line at 573-634-2436
- Call the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services' Public Health Emergency Hotline at 800-392-0272
If you or your animals are experiencing any symptoms related to exposure, seek medical attention. Let the medical personnel know you have been in an area affected by a bloom and may have been exposed. Please follow the links below for more information about how to avoid exposure, the different symptoms of exposure and steps to take if a person or animal is showing signs of exposure.
Investigation and Response
The Missouri HAB Response Team will add the reported bloom location to the HAB Reports Map and review the report. The response team is made up of team members from Missouri's Department of Natural Resources, Department of Conservation, Department of Health and Senior Services and Department of Agriculture.
The HAB Response Team may conduct follow-up field investigations or water testing. The response team coordinates responses to reports with other state and local agencies. The response team will determine the best agency(s) to respond and a team member will contact you to provide assistance, answer any questions you may have or provide additional resources. The response team is also available to assist landowners, park officials, city leadership, other lake managers and the general public with concerns related to harmful algal blooms.
