blue-green algae

Binder Lake Cole County

Testing the waters: How groups monitor toxic algae in the absence of state testing

Toxic blue-green algae can sicken people and animals. Few states have routine testing programs to check for algae, so some local and volunteer groups are stepping in to fill that gap.

Eva Tesfaye Harvest Public Media Living on Lake Wawasee in northern Indiana, Cindy Peterson remembers it was once a sparkling clean lake. “In the spring, you can see the bottom. It’s perfectly clear, very few weeds, beautiful,” she said. “And…

DNR: High temps cause blue-green algae blooms

DNR: High temps cause blue-green algae blooms

People affected could suffer gastrointestinal, respiratory pain

Record high temperatures are causing blue-green algae blooms in many local bodies of water, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

DNR: High temps cause blue-green algae blooms

DNR: High temps cause blue-green algae blooms

People affected could suffer gastrointestinal, respiratory pain

Record high temperatures are causing blue-green algae blooms in many local bodies of water, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Officials: Algae had no part in Lake Kegonsa drowning

Officials: Algae had no part in Lake Kegonsa drowning

Medical examiner calls effect of blue-green algae 'highly unlikely'

The local medical examiner and public health experts are refuting rumors in Stoughton that a blue-green algae outbreak contributed to the deaths of two teenage girls last week.

Officials: Algae had no part in Lake Kegonsa drowning

Officials: Algae had no part in Lake Kegonsa drowning

Medical examiner calls effect of blue-green algae 'highly unlikely'

The local medical examiner and public health experts are refuting rumors in Stoughton that a blue-green algae outbreak contributed to the deaths of two teenage girls last week.