Better understanding the potentially toxic components of a harmful algal bloom might prepare water managers to protect the ...

(Undated)--The Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency are reminding everyone that some lakes and ponds may contain harmful algal blooms that can make you and your ...

These blooms occur due to the rapid growth of cyanobacteria, commonly called blue-green algae, which are naturally found in ...

Starting in early spring, Lake Erie's algae situation gets so toxic that officials make sure to monitor it—but it seems far ...

Threats from multiple types of toxin-producing algae and algae-like organisms are rising as does the water temperature.

State health officials will update the list of lakes weekly.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) – The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services has issued a Harmful Algal Bloom Recreational Watch for certain areas of Lake Hartwell. Officials said on Wednesday May ...

Municipalities and federal agencies monitor U.S. waters for microcystins, a toxin produced by harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie, but a University of Michigan study shows that the blooms produce a ...

A public health advisory has been issued for Austin Lake in Portage.

A harmful algal bloom has been discovered in Austin Lake in Portage, according to the Kalamazoo County Health and Community ...

Lake Hartwell is under a harmful algal bloom watch after new reports and testing. Officials urge swimmers and pet owners to avoid affected areas.

That green slushy stuff people are seeing on lakes, rivers and ponds at this time of year? It’s a natural occurrence. But Michigan officials are warning residents living near or visiting bodies of ...