Undergraduate researchers Rhenton and Cassandra presented at the WSU Tri-Cities Sympoisum today. Rhenton showed results from his summer project, in which he evaluated nutrient limitation of microbial and algal biofilms in tributaries of the Yakima River. Cassandra presented results on the effects of common herbicides, 2,4-D and glyphosate, on algal and microbial biofilms.

WSUTC symposium Rhenton and Cassandra
Cassandra Elkins (left) and Rhenton Brimberry (right) presenting results at WSUTC symposium