Tag: harmful algal blooms
In the fight against Lake Erie algal blooms, improved farming practices are turning the tide
The tide is turning against harmful algal blooms on Lake Erie thanks in part to an Ohio program called H2Ohio that encourages farmers to restrict their use of fertilizers. Read […]
How scientists can predict Lake Erie’s harmful algal blooms months before they appear
Every spring, as the Great Lakes region warms, scientists begin watching for the return of harmful algal blooms. While the average passerby doesn’t notice the blooms until the bright green […]
Going to the beach? Check the water quality
By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov
Nearly half of Great Lakes beachgoers rarely or never check water quality before swimming, according to a new study by researchers at Toronto Metropolitan University.
8 NY state park beaches closed for swimming due to bacteria, algae, rainfall
Eight New York State Park beaches were closed to swimming due to water quality concerns, including elevated bacteria levels, harmful algal blooms, and impacts from recent rainfall. State officials continue […]
Scientists urge more intensive study of algal blooms worldwide
Scientists across the world are urging their colleagues to become more holistic about understanding what’s in harmful algal blooms, especially as Earth’s temperatures continue to rise.