On Dec. 10, 1997, the American Assoc. for the Advancement of Science
(AAAS) announced that Dr. JoAnn Burkholder, who brought Pfiesteria
to public and scientific attention, has been named a recipient
of the 1998 AAAS Scientific Freedom and Responsibility Award,
to be presented on Feb. 16, 1998, at the AAAS annual meeting in
Philadelphia.
Raw Shellfish Warnings; On Dec. 12, 1997, the NC Commission for
Health Services voted unanimously to adopt a proposal that requires
all NC restaurants and seafood houses to post signs warning about
the health risks of eating raw shellfish. [Assoc Press]
Hog Waste Spill; On Jan. 3, 1997, between 10,000 and 20,000 gallons
of hog waste flowed into wetlands along the Neuse River, NC, after
an equipment malfunction allowed too much waste to spray on nearby
fields.; A Neuse River Foundation pilot spotted the spill from
the air and reported it.