March 2026
Journal of Environmental Health
Volume 88, Number 7
About the Cover
Freshwater harmful algal blooms (HABs) are a growing health risk. To inform more effective illness prevention strategies, this month’s cover article examined awareness, behaviors, perceptions, and communication preferences related to health and HABs. Focus groups were conducted with adults who frequent freshwater bodies for recreation. Participants reported moderate awareness of HABs and perceived low personal risk from HAB exposure. Further, participants reported trusting officials and following water advisories if they saw them. Public health practitioners can use the insights gained from this study to inform future audience research, HAB risk communication, and illness prevention.
Table of Contents
Advancement of the Science
Don’t Swim in the Soup: A Survey in Utah of Recreator Perceptions on Harmful Algae
Freshwater Harmful Algal Blooms and Health: Awareness, Behaviors, Perceptions, and Communication Preferences Among U.S. Adults
Advancement of the Practice
Work-Integrated Learning in Environmental Health: A Cross-Program Perspective of Higher Education Institutions in South Africa
Building Capacity: Building Capacity by Understanding AI Agents
Direct From EHAC: How EHAC Contributes to a Stronger Environmental Public Health Workforce
Spotlight on Success Stories From the Field: Building Bridges: Advancing Public Health Equity Through the Hispanic Outreach Initiative Team
Advancement of the Practitioner
Environmental Health Calendar
Spotlight on NEHA Resources: Environmental Health Leadership Academy
JEH Quiz #5
Your Association
President's Message: The Role and Value of Environmental Public Health Professionals
Special Listing
NEHA Second Vice-Presidential Candidate Profiles
NEHA Regional Vice-Presidential Candidate Profiles
A Tribute to Our 2025 Peer Reviewers
NEHA 2026 AEC
NEHA News
NEHA Member Spotlight
Advertisers Index
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Hedgerow Software
HS GovTech
The Symposium