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{"title":"Freshwater Harmful Algal Blooms (HABS) Public Health Message Efficacy Evaluation.","authors":"Alexandra Benitez Gonzalez, Heather Triezenberg, Abigail Bennett, Diane Doberneck, Mark Rey","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Harmful algal blooms (HABs) can present health risks to humans, animals, or ecosystems. Communicating with the public about HABs risks can be challenging because symptoms vary in type and severity across different individuals. However, people with underlying health conditions are often particularly vulnerable to exposure, and they may experience negative health outcomes if they lack awareness of the risks that HABs pose. Literature on risk communication suggests that the way messages are framed influences the impact on risk perception and behavioral intentions. To provide insight into how agencies and practitioners can more effectively communicate health risks from HABs, we designed and experimentally evaluated the efficacy of cognitive and emotional message frames of this HABs risk communication effort. We conducted an online survey to test our hypothesis that the use of emotional message frames enhanced awareness of HABs risks, especially among people with underlying health conditions. Our results demonstrated that while both cognitive and emotional frames are effective, the emotional frame yielded greater results at enhancing risk perceptions, especially for the respondents with underlying health conditions. This research provides insight into how to expand science communication approaches by including emotional frames and increasing the efficacy for populations with underlying health conditions, the people most vulnerable to impacts from HABs exposure.</p>","PeriodicalId":45920,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Contemporary Water Research & Education","volume":"183 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13390848/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148563335","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Experiential Skills and Benefits of Counselling Practicum among Undergraduates in State Universities in South–South Nigeria","authors":"Munasuote Precious Derie, Agnes Ebi Maliki","doi":"10.70382/hujcer.v10i8.036","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.70382/hujcer.v10i8.036","url":null,"abstract":"Security challenges not only affect the development of the country, but also affect the quality assurance of pre-primary and primary education which are the basis for the rest of education to survive. Therefore, this paper examined the experiential skills acquired and the benefits derived from counselling practicum among undergraduates in State Universities in South–South Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population comprised 267 year four counselling undergraduates undergoing practicum in three State Universities in South–South Nigeria, from which a sample of 220 students was drawn using the census sampling technique. Two research questions were raised to guide the study. Data were collected using a self-structured questionnaire titled “Experiential Skills and Benefits of Counselling Practicum Questionnaire (ESBCPQ),” rated on a scale ranging from Very High Extent to Very Low Extent. The internal consistency of the instrument was determined using Cronbach Alpha. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean, bar chart, and standard deviation. The findings revealed that counselling undergraduates acquired a high level of core experiential skills during practicum, including empathy, active listening, questioning, communication, and client engagement skills. The results also showed that practicum experiences provided substantial benefits to students, such as improved self-efficacy, professional identity development, increased confidence, emotional intelligence, and preparedness for real-world counselling practice. Based on these findings, the study recommended that universities strengthen practicum structures and supervision to further enhance students’ experiential learning and professional development.","PeriodicalId":45920,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Contemporary Water Research & Education","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://hummingbirdjournals.com/jcer/article/download/545/544","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147894182","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Factors Affecting Risk Perceptions about the Human Health Effects Resulting from Harmful Algal Bloom Exposure.","authors":"Alexandra Benitez Gonzalez, Heather Triezenberg, Abigail Bennett, Diane M Doberneck, Mark Rey","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In the Great Lakes region, harmful algal blooms (HABs) are known cyanobacterial blooms that pose significant public health, environmental, and socio-economic risks. Risk information related to HABs is primarily communicated through state and local government agencies; however, the effectiveness of these communication strategies and how local stakeholders are learning about such risks remains unclear. The objective of this study is to examine how to effectively communicate HABs risks and understand public risk perceptions of HABs-related risks during recreational lake use in Michigan. Guided by the social amplification of risk framework, this qualitative study conducted fieldwork in 2021, including 27 semi-structured interviews with individuals from vulnerable populations. Interviews explored participants' awareness, experiences, and communication preferences related to HABs. Results showed that while respondents were familiar with general algal ecology, they lacked knowledge about HABs-related health effects. Vulnerable populations reported greater trust in local networks, community leaders, and peers than in state or federal agencies, revealing a gap between trusted information sources and where official information is provided. Findings indicate that effective HAB communication must combine not only accurate scientific information but also include communication approaches that build trust, account for social context and audience characteristics, and actively involve communities in engaging with risk information.</p>","PeriodicalId":45920,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Contemporary Water Research & Education","volume":"182 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13061363/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147646940","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Skills Development in Hydrologic Sciences for Cohorts of Graduate Students from Morocco, Egypt, Türkiye, and Indonesia","authors":"Alan E. Fryar,&nbsp;Adam M. Milewski,&nbsp;Carmen T. Agouridis,&nbsp;Carol D. Hanley,&nbsp;Paul A. Schroeder,&nbsp;Mohamed Sultan,&nbsp;James W. Ward,&nbsp;Nour-Eddine Laftouhi,&nbsp;Nora H. Pandjaitan,&nbsp;Racha El Kadiri,&nbsp;Lahcen Benaabidate,&nbsp;Ahmed Fekri,&nbsp;Agus Suharyanto,&nbsp;Koray K. Yilmaz","doi":"10.1111/j.1936-704X.2024.3409.x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1936-704X.2024.3409.x","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In developing countries in Africa and Asia, meeting challenges of water scarcity and pollution has often been hampered by shortcomings in higher education, including insufficient research productivity and funding, lack of opportunity for university graduates, and a mismatch between university activities and societal needs. To address these issues, we developed novel programs integrating technical instruction and preparation for professional practice in hydrology for cohorts of graduate students from Morocco and Egypt (2012–2013) and from Türkiye and Indonesia (2013–2014). Students participated in an initial online course and a follow-up workshop featuring geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, and hydrologic modeling with internet-based data sets. Field activities in the USA (first cohort) and in the students’ home countries (second cohort) included stream gauging, measurement of water levels in wells, water sampling, and measurement of hydrochemical parameters. A subsequent online course focused on research ethics, preparing proposals and publications, and presenting findings to technical audiences and the public, culminating in presentations at conferences in the USA. Participants mentored other students at their home institutions and at K-12 schools in Türkiye and Indonesia. Participant feedback during and after the programs tended to be strongly positive, and participants have continued to engage with project leaders and mentor students in their home countries and the USA. Our modular, hybrid approach offers a template for students in hydrology and related fields to develop relevant skills and engage internationally.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":45920,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Contemporary Water Research & Education","volume":"181 1","pages":"11-29"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/j.1936-704X.2024.3409.x","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142169943","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Aligning Audience Needs with Scientists’ Information in the Complex Harmful Algal Bloom Outreach to Engagement Continuum","authors":"Erica Clites,&nbsp;Heather Triezenberg,&nbsp;Diane Doberneck","doi":"10.1111/j.1936-704X.2024.3408.x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1936-704X.2024.3408.x","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Algae, an important foundation of aquatic ecosystems, can become a nuisance or harmful when it grows in excess. Many government agencies have a role in monitoring, responding to, and confirming a harmful algal bloom (HAB). HAB scientists have important information to share, however, given the complexities of HABs, which often involve decoupled drivers from observed impacts, presents challenges to outreach and engagement. Understanding key audience information needs can help scientists prioritize key science communication and engagement opportunities to maximize the impact of such efforts. Scientists may need additional science communication training or support for scientist-community partnerships. This will be evermore important into the future with the likely range expansion of HABs due to climate change.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":45920,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Contemporary Water Research & Education","volume":"181 1","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/j.1936-704X.2024.3408.x","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142169988","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Distribution of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in the Rapidly Urbanizing Arroyo Colorado Watershed, Texas","authors":"Yina Liu,&nbsp;Michael R. Shields,&nbsp;Sangeetha Puthigai,&nbsp;Lucas F. Gregory,&nbsp;Allen A. Berthold","doi":"10.1111/j.1936-704X.2024.3405.x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1936-704X.2024.3405.x","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study presents the first report of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water samples collected in the Arroyo Colorado (n = 15), irrigation canals (n = 6), stormwater and wastewater retention ponds (n = 7), as well as drinking waters (n = 2) across the Arroyo Colorado watershed. Of the 30 PFAS monitored in this study, 14 were detected in the samples in various combinations. Short-chain PFAS (less than 8 carbon atoms) were observed in most samples. Water collected from the Arroyo Colorado showed significant spatial variabilities, with high total PFAS concentrations observed near possible point sources - a municipal airport and wastewater treatment facilities. PFAS concentrations were generally higher in water samples collected in stormwater and wastewater retention ponds than in the Arroyo Colorado and irrigation canals. PFAS in stormwater retention ponds likely came from roadway runoff. Short-chain PFAS were observed in the two municipal water samples, but they were below the current U.S. EPA regulation limits or are not currently regulated. This study provides useful information for water quality in this region and provides insights into PFAS occurrence in a rapidly urbanizing area.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":45920,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Contemporary Water Research & Education","volume":"180 1","pages":"23-36"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/j.1936-704X.2024.3405.x","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141488456","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Determinants of Water Source Choice for Irrigation in the Arkansas Delta","authors":"Kent Kovacs,&nbsp;Christopher Henry,&nbsp;Qiuqiong Huang,&nbsp;Larry Jason Krutz","doi":"10.1111/j.1936-704X.2024.3404.x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1936-704X.2024.3404.x","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The use and the share of water applied from several irrigation water sources correlate with the irrigation practices in use by the peers of Arkansan farmers. From a sample of producers from an irrigation survey in Arkansas, a bivariate sample selection model accounts for how peer use of numerous irrigation practices affects the use and the share of irrigation that comes from a water source. The bivariate sample selection model controls for the bias in the statistical estimates that occur because producers who volunteer for an irrigation survey are likely to know about and use irrigation more than the population. We find that peer influence operates through multiple irrigation practices, and peer influence through an irrigation practice depends on an irrigator's location and current farm practices. For example, peer use of a tail-water recovery system and peer use of alternate wetting and drying both increase the probability of surface water use alone.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":45920,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Contemporary Water Research & Education","volume":"180 1","pages":"1-22"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/j.1936-704X.2024.3404.x","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141488368","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Feasibility of Wastewater-based Public Health Monitoring Systems in Texas’ Small Rural Communities","authors":"Itza Mendoza-Sanchez,&nbsp;Davida S. Smyth,&nbsp;Monica O. Mendez,&nbsp;Trish Pearl,&nbsp;Hanadi Rifai,&nbsp;Nathan Howell,&nbsp;Erick Butler","doi":"10.1111/j.1936-704X.2024.3406.x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1936-704X.2024.3406.x","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In recent years, there has been much focus on the use of wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) in urban centers, particularly for SARS-CoV-2 monitoring. However, less is known about the application of WBE in rural settings or in areas of limited resources. Most WBE programs in low-resource communities have occurred outside the United States. To reap the benefits, WBE would need to be tailored to better reflect the socioeconomic challenges, technical barriers, communication limitations, and variable wastewater infrastructures associated with rural communities. The objective of this review is to evaluate the potential opportunities and challenges of deploying the current SARS-CoV-2 monitoring methodologies in small, rural communities, with a particular focus on rural Texas. For this, we conducted an inventory of rural communities in the state of Texas and their wastewater infrastructure. Based on specific rural examples, we evaluated the potential of current WBE methodologies used in urban settings to monitor for emerging biological agents of concern such as SARS-CoV-2. Our findings include an overview of rural wastewater capacity across rural Texas, a look at current WBE efforts to detect SARS-CoV-2, and recommendations for future implementation in two cities in rural counties, Kerrville and Valentine. WBE is a rapidly evolving public health tool with several notable advantages associated with cost, access, and adaptability. It is of particular use in resource-limited communities that often exhibit healthcare disparities. This study presents the first overview of the feasibility of implementing WBE in the rural settings of Texas. We provide several recommendations and suggest alternatives that may be of use when planning an expansion of WBE into these areas.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":45920,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Contemporary Water Research & Education","volume":"180 1","pages":"37-68"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/j.1936-704X.2024.3406.x","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141488455","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessment of Recycled and Manufactured Adsorptive Materials for Phosphate Removal from Municipal Wastewater","authors":"Deja Drummond,&nbsp;Shannon Brink,&nbsp;Natasha Bell","doi":"10.1111/j.1936-704X.2024.3399.x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1936-704X.2024.3399.x","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Elevated concentrations of phosphorus (P) and other nutrients common in wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) effluent have been shown to contribute to the proliferation of harmful algal blooms, which may lead to fish kills related to aquatic hypoxia. Increased understanding of the negative effects associated with elevated P concentrations have prompted more strict regulation of WWTP effluent in recent years. The use of low-cost and potentially regenerative adsorptive phosphate filters has the potential to decrease P concentrations in WWTP effluent released to natural waters. This research focuses on assessing the capacities of recycled concrete aggregate (RCA), expanded slate, and expanded clay to remove phosphate from P-amended WWTP effluent. Results from a flow-through column study indicate that RCA consistently removed an average of 97% of phosphate over 20 weeks of continuous flow at an 8-hour hydraulic retention time (HRT). Expanded clay removed an average of 63% of introduced phosphate but decreased in removal capacity from 91 to 42% over the 20-week duration. Sorption data from batch studies were fitted to Langmuir models and RCA was shown to have the highest maximum sorption capacity (6.16 mg P/g), followed by expanded clay (3.65 mg P/g). RCA and expanded clay are promising options for use in passive filters for further reduction of phosphate from WWTP effluent.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":45920,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Contemporary Water Research & Education","volume":"179 1","pages":"14-23"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-02-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/j.1936-704X.2024.3399.x","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139704845","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"On-field Agroecosystem Research Experience: An Undergraduate Perspective","authors":"Elysee Ndayishimiye,&nbsp;Japhet Dushimeyesu,&nbsp;Yvon Ukwishaka,&nbsp;Chittaranjan Ray,&nbsp;David Fleisher,&nbsp;Dennis Timlin,&nbsp;Vangimalla Reddy,&nbsp;Arindam Malakar","doi":"10.1111/j.1936-704X.2024.3401.x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1936-704X.2024.3401.x","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Undergraduate hands-on research can foster innovation and critical thinking among young scholars to delve into real-world challenges. Specifically, exploring the critical nexus between water usage and agricultural yield, can foster academic growth and holds the key to addressing global food security in an era of increasing environmental constraints, where students can unlock insights crucial to enhancing crop yield and sustainability. Investigating the intricate relationship between water management and crop productivity through undergraduate research is exemplified in this article. Undergraduate students acquired hands-on research experience by collecting, processing, and analyzing destructive (crop biomass samples) and non-destructive (plant height, nodes, and leaf chlorophyll content) cropping system data on soybeans under irrigated and dryland production systems, where they worked closely with the farmer. Identifying the current research problem and study site selection, scientific decision-making during the field study, developing critical thinking while ensuring research communication skills, and quality assurance and quality control through technology during data collection and analysis were learning outcomes. The research highlights the observed distinct performance between irrigated and non-irrigated soybeans using non-destructive plant health and growth indicators with plant biomass, following appropriate quality control and assurance steps. Statistically, irrigated soybeans outperformed non-irrigated soybeans in terms of average plant height at maturity (irrigated: 97.0±1.7 cm vs. non-irrigated: 37.4±0.6 cm; p&lt;0.01) and number of nodes on the mainstem (irrigated: 19.5±1.2 vs. non-irrigated: 12.6±0.8; p&lt;0.01). Findings from this study can help ensure quality control and assurance in future cropping system projects. Through the agroecosystem study, we exhibit the importance and role of undergraduate research opportunities in developing the next generation of problem solvers.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":45920,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Contemporary Water Research & Education","volume":"179 1","pages":"40-52"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-02-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/j.1936-704X.2024.3401.x","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139704883","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}