The summer heatwave is already having a major effect on water quality in Durham Region, with the region issuing a Blue-Green Algae Advisory for the eastern shore of Lake Scugog Monday. Half of the ...

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While no blooms have been confirmed yet, experts say Canandaigua Lake is primed for harmful algae blooms (HABs) due to ideal ...

Blue-green algae are microscopic organisms that naturally occur in Connecticut’s lakes, ponds and rivers. When they interact with hot temperatures, sunlight and high nutrient levels, it causes the ...

Finding toxic blue-green algae that closed Lake Ontario beach was a ‘surprise’ for Hamilton water monitors Updated Aug. 30, 2024 at 5:06 p.m. Aug. 30, 2024 ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation states that Harmful Algae Blooms, or HABs, happen in freshwater, including lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams, and are characterized by large ...

Public Health Sudbury and Districts says tests have confirmed the presence of blue-green algae in Ramsey Lake. In a release, ...

Vet gives blue-green algae warning ahead of predicted heatwaves as exposure to the toxins can be fatal. Adam England. Thu, June 26, 2025 at 12:35 PM UTC. 2 min read.

An infrequent but troublesome problem in East Texas ponds is blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria. These microscopic aquatic ...

“Blue-green algae are actually bacteria, not like our true green algae,” said Tony Stahl, a scientist with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE).