Health alert issued for blue-green algae in Caloosahatchee River

A health alert has been issued for blue-green algae toxins in the Caloosahatchee River at the Sebastian Canal. Learn how to ...
WIBW

What is blue-green algae? A local expert explains

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - As the water in our lakes, rivers, and ponds warms this season, the dangers of blue-green algae may make itself known. But what is this microorganism? “Blue-green algae are ...

Toxic blue-green algae blooms form off Point Pelee

New satellite images of Lake Erie show what looks like green slime covering the blue water near Point Pelee National Park and Pelee Island. The latest images by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...
Berkshire Eagle

Cyanobacteria came early to the Berkshires. While it's known as blue-green algae, it's sometimes pink

On a lake, it can look like pea soup, a green mat or blue or green paint. It might also look purplish or pink. No matter the color, it’s cyanobacteria, and it's toxic. While typically a late summer ...
ksn.com

Five bodies of water added to KDHE’s blue-green algae advisory list

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment added five bodies of water to its blue-green algae advisory list on Friday: A harmful algae bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum, ...
KOAT Albuquerque

Bureau of Land Management warns of blue-green algae in the Rio Grande

59,000 PEOPLE IN DETENTION ACROSS THE COUNTRY. NEW ON SEVEN. THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT IS WARNING VISITORS TO LIMIT CONTACT WITH WATER IN THE RIO GRANDE, NEAR THE RIO VERDE RECREATION AREA IN ...
Westword

Meet the Man Defending You (and Your Dog) Against Toxic Algae at Denver Parks

Algae season came early to Denver this year. In early May, the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment discovered a blue-green algae bloom in Grasmere Lake at Washington Park. Usually the ...
CBS News

Toxic blue-green algae blooms are sprouting up in Minnesota lakes, closing some beaches

A number of Minnesota cities have reported blue-green algae blooms this summer, causing the temporary closing of some beaches. Blue-green algae is bacteria that can be toxic for both humans and pets. ...
WFTV

DOH-Osceola issues warning for harmful blue-green algae toxins detected in local lake

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Osceola County issued a health alert on Jan. 9 due to harmful blue-green algae toxins detected in Lake Marian – Pavilion area. A water sample ...
WSAW

Blue-green algae bloom confirmed on Wisconsin River in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) -The Wisconsin DNR has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae blooms along sections of the Wisconsin River in Stevens Point. The city of Stevens Point and Portage County ...

Toxic blue-green algae found at Pier 4 beach in Hamilton Harbour

"If they see it in other recreating areas … for instance Lake Ontario, Hamilton Harbour or any other body of water in and around the City of Hamilton … they can report those b ...