Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Why Is My River Green?
Harmful Cyanobacteria Blooms in the Lower Willamette River

with Desiree Tullos, PhD, Professor in the Biological and Ecological Engineering Department at Oregon State University

OMSI Science Pub

Kennedy School - Kennedy School Theater

6pm doors, 7pm show

Advance tickets recommended; $8 suggested donation

All ages welcome

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About Why Is My River Green?
Harmful Cyanobacteria Blooms in the Lower Willamette River

Why Is My River Green?<br>Harmful Cyanobacteria Blooms in the Lower Willamette River

Have you wondered about the recent increase in local warnings about cyanobacterial blooms in the lower Willamette River? In light of these warnings both here and globally, this Science Pub will be both a conversation and visual storytelling covering the cause of cyanobacteria blooms, what local specialists have been learning about their occurrence on the lower Willamette River, and the challenges to and strategies for mitigating them.

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Science Pub Kennedy School is a monthly event that is open to anyone and everyone. No RSVP or scientific background required. Just bring your curiosity, sense of humor, and appetite for food, drinks and knowledge! For more information or to sign up for our mailing list, email: sciencepub@omsi.edu.

Dinner and drinks will be available throughout the presentation. Please visit the McMenamins Kennedy School website for a dinner menu and venue information.

Suggested donation of $8 all goes to OMSI.

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