We are waterfront residents in Lake Anna's Cuckoo's Nest community and are concerned about a proposed change to the VDH HAB Advisory Protocol which would eliminate cell counts of cyanobacteria as a primary trigger for issuing a HAB Advisory. We have had HAB outbreaks in our cove over the past several years and believe these pose a serious health risk to all who use the lake. Recording cell counts are part of a proactive approach to dealing with the HAB problem, and we are concerned about the potential for delayed advisories if cell counts are no longer a primary trigger. We are also concerned about the potential impact this changed could have on demonstrating the ongoing need for funding and support for HAB mitigation efforts at Lake Anna, as historical cell count data provides critical evidence of the persistent nature of these blooms. We support a comprehensive advisory protocol that considers multiple lines of evidence, including cell counts, visual observations, and toxin testing.