There are seven distinct types of toxin that have been identified, however waterfowl die-offs as a result of botulism are usually caused by type C toxin, type E can effect gulls and loons. Humans, dogs and cats are generally considered resistant to type C avian botulism.

WASTECON 2009 takes place September 22–24 at Long Beach, CA, and, if you are a member of the solid waste community, what better opportunity could you possibly find for getting involved with SWANA and WasteCon 2009. So what could be more appropriate than WASTECON and rubbing elbows with the most experienced group of people in the industry?

The convention highlights surface water and stormwater techniques of leading manufacturers & suppliers. Stormwater management is a fast-changing discipline and StormCon 09 is the only professional conference and exposition where you can learn about the latest stormwater program management innovations, BMPs performance case studies, research, technology, and services from leading vendors and service providers like AquaBio.

For the most part urban lakes are static in nature & have little or no exchange of clean water flowing into or out of them, to dilute the acclimation of waterfowl wastes, fertilizers, urban, & storm water runoff. This acclimation of pollution can create the equivalent of an open waste treatment facility, overwhelming the ecosystems of these lakes & the bodies of water they flow into, whether it is an under ground aquifer, river, stream, or ocean.