Itasca Waters' Practical Water Wisdom series continues at noon on Thursday, Aug. 7, with a program on "Harmful Algal Blooms and Climate Change." The program will feature Dr. Chris Filstrup, from the ...

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Cyanobacteria blooms release harmful toxins that can cause mild to life-threatening diseases. According to the Centers for ...

Last week, some Vermont beaches experienced their first cyanobacteria-related closures of the summer. When it comes to these blue-green algae blooms, officials want you to know they’re not just ...

The state and Genesee County are waiting for the results of testing on water samples taken from Flint Park Lake before ...

Since 2023, the state has focused on increasing awareness and funding mitigation projects through its cyanobacteria ...

With fewer resources, researchers and advocates are still working to understand how climate change will impact their efforts ...

The public was warned about cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, as early as May this year — long before typical sightings. Researchers believe warm waters are to blame, and they’re using trackers to ...

Over two dozen beaches across the Bay State are closed on Wednesday, July 23. Here's where you can't go for a swim.

Cyanobacteria can be found in freshwater lakes throughout the world. These harmful blooms produce many toxins including microcystins (liver toxins) and BMAA (nerve toxins).

STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) — The City of Stevens Point and the Wisconsin DNR have confirmed the presence of blue-green algae, ...