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IGAP (PSP Testing and compost)

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Compost

IGAP has been producing compost for several years and can be purchased at the Flower Farm and Hammer and Wikan Hardware (as stock allows).

PSP (Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning) Levels in Clams, Mussels and the Salt Water

IGAP harvests clams and mussels bi-weekly.  These are air freighted to Sitka, where a lab tests them for PSP levels.  Updates are posted on our Facebook page, below and at many local water sites.

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For More Information

Please contact Brandon Thynes, IGAP Director

907-772-3636 ext. 215

trd@piatribal.org

Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) Report: August 7, 2020

Jim Penor and Brandon Thynes

Sarah Durand, Christi Scott and Brandon Thynes

Sarah Durand, Christi Scott and Brandon Thynes

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Jim Penor, EPA Tribal Solid Waste Liaison paid a visit to Petersburg to discuss our composting operations. 

Sarah Durand, Christi Scott and Brandon Thynes

Sarah Durand, Christi Scott and Brandon Thynes

Sarah Durand, Christi Scott and Brandon Thynes

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Sarah Durand and Christi Scott, Rural Solid Waste Specialists with the EPA for the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), paid a visit to Petersburg.

Compost

Sarah Durand, Christi Scott and Brandon Thynes

Compost

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Nick and Brandon have been busy making compost.

Thalassira

Thalassira

Thalassira

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 Thalassira can look like a X, as seen above.

Noctiluca

Thalassira

Thalassira

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 Noctiluca  is the phytoplankton that can be seen at night, lighting up when disturbed. 

Zooplankton

Thalassira

Pseudo- Nitzchia

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Pseudo- Nitzchia

Behind the Microscope

Pseudo- Nitzchia

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Pseudo- Nitzchia is a Phytoplankton that can cause PSP (Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning).

Behind the Microscope

Behind the Microscope

Behind the Microscope

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IGAP Assistant, Nick Romano doing some microscope work.

Compost

Behind the Microscope

Behind the Microscope

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IGAP Director, Brandon Thynes working on compost.

Chaetoceros Plankton

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Here are 3 different types of Chaetoceros Plankton that were found in waters around Petersburg. They are non-toxic but can be damaging to fish. This was done in the weekly water sampling by Brandon Thynes.

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