Development of the first autonomous, in-situ microcystin immunoassay for the inaugural freshwater deployment on the Environmental Sampler Processor

Here we present achievements and challenges associated with the inaugural freshwater deployment of the Environmental Sampler Processor (ESP) in the western Lake Erie. We discuss scientific advances in the detection methodology related to utilizing the ESP for monitoring toxic cHABs and establishing the ability to provide water resource managers with early warning of impending toxicity.