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Polk County Cautions Blue-Green Algae Bloom Detected At Lake Echo

If you were planning a trip to Lake Echo this week, health officials are urging you to stay on dry land. The Florida ...
KVUE

Lady Bird Lake to be treated for toxic algae starting Monday in final phase of pilot program

AUSTIN, Texas — The city of Austin is launching the final phase of a five-year program to fight harmful cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, in Lady Bird Lake. On Monday, crews will begin spraying a ...
WCTV

Blue green algae warning issued by DOH-Leon at Lake Jackson

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The Florida Department of Health in Leon County has issued a health alert at Lake Jackson. The department says a recent water sample showed harmful blue-green algae blooms ...
Action Reporter Media

Blue-green algae conditions improve on Green Lake, but pollutants remain. Here's what to know.

The Wisconsin DNR listed Green Lake as an impaired body of water in 2014 as a result of high phosphorous, which fuels algae blooms. Sources of pollution include runoff from farms, livestock, yard ...
KSTP-TV

Plymouth officials issue a warning about blue-green algae in Medicine Lake

The pea-green surface color is a sign that something is very much amiss at Medicine Lake in Plymouth. On this warm September weekend, the City of Plymouth is posting an alert about potentially toxic ...
KETV Omaha

Health alert issued for toxic blue-green algae at a lake in Douglas County

FIREFIGHTER SHORTAGE THAT’S IMPACTING THE DEPARTMENT. WELL, THE DEPARTMENT OF NEBRASKA WATER, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT HAS ISSUED A HEALTH ALERT FOR GLENN CUNNINGHAM LAKE. THIS IS DUE TO HARMFUL ALGAL ...
Action Reporter Media

Green Lake Association confirms toxic blue-green algae throughout the lake, warns against boating and swimming

A widespread blue-green algae bloom has been confirmed in Green Lake for the first time. Officials advise against water activities as the algae can be harmful to people and pets. Exposure to the toxic ...
Seattle Times

Toxic algae found in Seattle’s Green Lake: Dogs, people should stay out

If you were hoping to get one last summer swim session in this weekend, go somewhere other than Green Lake. People and pets should not enter the water due to toxic algae, Public Health – Seattle & ...
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Blue-green algae advisory issued for Skaneateles Lake

Skaneateles, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Health Department has issued a blue-green algae advisory for Skaneateles Lake after state officials confirmed a harmful algal bloom. Testing detected ...
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Lake Nokomis beaches under a blue-green algae advisory

A hazardous algae advisory is in effect at both Lake Nokomis Main Beach and Lake Nokomis 50th Street Beach. Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board officials said ingesting water with cyanobacteria can ...
The Post-Crescent

Summer time is swimming time. Here's how to avoid 4 common Wisconsin lake hazards

About 43% of the deaths of children and teens occur in open water, such as lakes. Beaches on Little Lake Butte des Morts and Lake Winnebago are often tested for E. coli, and those results are ...