Health department warning of blue-green algae bloom in West Palm area
T he Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County is investigating a blue-green algae bloom in the C-17 Canal off Congress Avenue in suburban West Palm Beach and warning the public to avoid contact with the water there.
Windsor installs solar buoys to combat blue-green algae in lake
The Town of Windsor, one of northern Colorado's most rapidly growing communities, is looking to end a trend of toxic algae blooming in their lake. The town has purchased four solar LG sonic buoys to combat the issue the town has experienced four out of the last five years.
Blue-green algae blooms in Clear Lake prompt advisory to lake visitors
No toxins have been detected at this point, but widespread blue-green algae blooms recommend caution for swimmers, pets.
KDHE shares blue-green algae warnings and watches in Kansas
KDHE officials said on Friday, May 24, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae at seven Kansas lakes, including one in Shawnee County.
Boulder warns residents to watch for potentially toxic blue-green algae
As temperatures get warmer, Boulder officials warn residents to avoid ponds and lakes if they see blue-color algae, since some algae produces toxins harmful to people and pets, according to a
DOH-Volusia Issues Blue-Green Algae Health Alert For Lake Monroe
The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County (DOH-Volusia) has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Lake Monroe. The alert is in response […]
Bacteria bloom in Middlesex County lake prompts warning from health officials
Weekend, officials are warning residents of unsafe bacteria levels in a Middlesex County lake. The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) says a cyanobacteria bloom was found in the Middle Pond portion of Lake Cochituate in Natick on Thursday.
Blue-green algae health alert issued for Lake Okeechobee in Martin County
The Florida Department of Health in Martin County on Friday issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae.
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Researchers uncover mechanism of enzyme in blue-green algae that could revolutionize agriculture: 'What we found was completely unexpected'
Scientists have discovered an enzyme function that could help engineer more climate-resilient crops, SciTechDaily reported.
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Warm weather in N.S. prompts reminder to be on guard for harmful blue-green algae
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Blue-green algae warnings issued for 3 Kansas lakes
TOPEKA, Kan. (KAKE) - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks have ...
Gardeners praise 'magic' method to remove green algae on fence without scrubbing
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