Toxic algae has been detected at the family fishing pond at the east end of Columbia Park in Kennewick, posing a risk to dogs ...

However, people boating or playing in the water still should be alert for visible signs of algae not only in the Columbia River, but other bodies of water, including lakes, streams and the Yakima ...

A blue green algae bloom has been detected at the lake, according to the city of Pittsfield. Cyanobacteria, or blue-green ...

Knowing this, they hope to better understand, detect and predict when a bloom might occur, or even trace the algae to a source.

The state Department of Health is reminding Vermonters that it's the time of year to start checking Vermont’s waters for cyanobacteria blooms before you swim, play, or bring ...

People visiting a pond in Surrey have been urged not to enter the water after a suspected outbreak of blue-green algae.The ...

The blooms can produce harmful toxins, so if you see them, it’s best to stay out of the water. Swimming or wading in water with a cyanobacteria bloom may cause skin rashes, diarrhea, a sore throat, ...

The blooms have become an annual problem in the Great Lakes. DNA studies show what’s growing there and why it’s dangerous.

Blue-green algae is a term used to describe a group of bacteria known as cyanobacteria. According to the Environment Agency, it naturally occurs in inland waters, estuaries and the sea.

How-to By Kaycee Hill published 11 June 2025 Simple ways to keep your birdbath clean and algae-free, for this summer and beyond Comments( 0 )() ...