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EPA Office of Water and Regions Harmful Algal Bloom Contact Information

EPA Office of Water and
Regions Contact Information
Staff NameEmailPhone
Office of Science and TechnologyMichael Paul, National HAB Program Leadpaul.michael@epa.gov202-566-1665
Janice Alers-Garciaalers-garcia.janice@epa.gov202-566-0756
Brannon Walsh, IWG-HABHRCA Leadwalsh.brannon@epa.gov202-566-1118
Brenna Fridayfriday.brenna@epa.gov202-564-3344
Office of Ground Water and Drinking WaterTom Waterswaters.tom@epa.gov513-569-7611
Angela Davisdavis.angela@epa.gov202-564-7562
Region 1 (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT)Hilary Snooksnook.hilary@epa.gov617-918-8670
Corey Convilleconville.corey@epa.gov617-918-8677
Region 2 (NJ, NY, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. VI)Michael Floodflood.michael@epa.gov212-637-4365
Region 3 (DE, DC, MD, PA, VA, and WV)Frank Borsukborsuk.frank@epa.gov304-234-0241
Alison Amintoaminto.alison@epa.gov215-814-5350
Charlie Brownbrown.charles@epa.gov 
215-814-2782
Region 4 (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN)Seth McWhortermcwhorter.seth@epa.gov404-562-9294
Kip Tylertyler.kip@epa.gov404-562-9658
Region 5 (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, and WI)Stacy Meyersmeyers.stacy@epa.gov312-886-0880
Region 6 (NM, TX, OK, AR, LA)Mike Schaubschaub.mike@epa.gov214-665-7314
Jatin Mistrymistry.jatin@epa.gov214-665-7483
Region 7 (IA, KS, MO, and NE)Amy Shieldsshields.amy@epa.gov913-551-7396
Jared Schmalstiegschmalstieg.jared@epa.gov913-551-7435
Megan Maksimowiczmaksimowicz.megan@epa.gov913-551-7314
24-hour Spill Line 913-281-0991
Region 8 (MT, WY, UT, CO, ND, SD)Marcie Tiddtidd.marcie@epa.gov303-462-9476
Region 9 (AZ, CA, HI, NV, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, and Republic of Palau)Michael Mayfieldmayfield.michael@epa.gov415-972-3678
Phoebe SongSong.Peitzu@epa.gov415-972-3303
Region 10 (AK, ID, OR, WA and 271 native tribes)Michelle Maiermaier.michelle@epa.gov503-326-6994
Caitlin Batesbates.caitlin@epa.gov503-326-2653
Spill hotline; select the option to reach the Regional Duty Officer 206-553-1263

If you have concerns about your health following exposure to cyanotoxins in drinking water or during recreational activities, please contact your local health department or the Centers for Disease Control (HealthyWater@cdc.gov) - ATTN: Robyn Espinosa.

If you have concerns about animals illnesses or deaths following exposure to cyanobacterial HAB, please contact Lee Jones (lee_c_jones@fws.gov), US Fish and Wildlife Services.

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Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in Water Bodies

  • Basic Information on HABs
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    • What Causes HABs
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    • Effects of HABs
    • What You Can Do
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  • Managing HABs
    • Managing HABs in Surface Water
    • Managing Algal Toxins in Drinking Water
    • Managing Algal Toxins in Recreational Waters
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Last updated on August 26, 2025
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