Twin Cities lakes ripe for late-summer blue-green algae blooms: "When in doubt, stay out"
Minnesota is known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but the state's health department has an important warning this fall.
Warm September leads to lingering blue green algae blooms on Northwoods lakes
Local health officials are warning people that blue-green algae blooms may be sticking around longer this fall because of our unusually warm weather.
Blue-green algae bloom present in Pittsfield’s Pontoosuc Lake
PITTSFIELD, Mass. ( NEWS10) — The city of Pittsfield has announced that recent observations have confirmed the presence of a blue-green algae bloom in Pontoosuc Lake. The city says this bloom may have harmful health effects for lake users.
People and pets urged to avoid a potentially harmful blue-green algae at Pontoosuc Lake in Pittsfield
A recently detected blue-green algae bloom in Pontoosuc Lake could be harmful for people and pets, city officials say, prompting them to issue a health advisory warning residents to stay
Public health advisory issued for blue-green algae bloom at Pontoosuc Lake
The City of Pittsfield has issued a public health advisory for Pontoosuc Lake following the confirmation of a blue-green algae bloom.
Experts warn of toxic Blue-Green Algae blooms
Blue-green algae is toxin-producing cyanobacteria that can be found in shallow lakes, ponds and rivers. Exposure to toxins produced by these bacteria can be life-threatening, especially to dogs. Northwoods fishing guide and retired science teacher Jim Lund explains what’s causing the overgrowth.
Little known about algae wildlife impact - scientist
One scientist, who's been studying blue-green algae, says little is known about its affect on wildlife.
Can algae power our economies?
Scientists in Chile are generating electricity from algae in a process similar to solar cell energy production. They're even ...
Pond at Walnut Creek Dog Park closes for toxic algae tests
The pond at Walnut Creek Dog Park has been closed since Sept. 18 for blue-green algae testing after a dog owner alleged her ...
Algae that looks like wet tobacco, can kill pets, sicken people, is growing in Lake Wylie
That problem is lyngbya, or blue-green algae that can cause sickness for people and pets who come in contact with it. It only ...
Smith Mountain lake takes action after 2023 algae blooms, new findings
After harmful algal blooms (HAB) affected Smith Mountain Lake (SML) in 2023, the SML Association (SMLA) worked with a local ...
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Electric algae boost search for sustainable energy
In the laboratories of the University of Santiago, scientists are trying to convert algae into a reliable power source.
Iceland's vertical farm turning algae into food
A facility near the Icelandic capital, Reykjavik, is using innovative vertical-farming technology to grow algae.