A meeting set for Jan. 17 in Columbus looks at ways to cut soluble phosphorus in surface water. Experts from our college (from OARDC, OSU Extension, and Ohio Sea Grant) are some of the speakers. Complete list here (pdf). Why the interest? Excess soluble P can run off into surface water and cause harmful algae blooms, such as the one shown here (shot at Catawba Island, Ohio, on Lake Erie in 2009). Note: Register by this coming Tuesday (Jan. 10) and save $10.