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algae
Ohio Farmers Point to Algae Law Loophole
Ohio farmers are defending their voluntary efforts to reduce phosphorus runoff to Lake Erie. That runoff is the primary source of toxic algae blooms. But Ohio farm groups and environmentalists say a new state law that will certify fertilizer use doesn't go far—or fast—enough.
Algae Causes Toxic Drinking Water, Call to Action
Toxic tap water in Toledo was no surprise to researchers who monitor Lake Erie. The international community has been calling on Ohio and other Great Lake states to reduce the amount of phosphorus running off farms and from wastewater treatment plants into the lake. They're hopeful that now that call will be heard.
Rock Snot' Algae Discovered in the Youghiogheny River
If you go fishing or boating in the Youghiogheny River, Pennsylvania officials want to make sure you scrub down your gear to prevent the
Toxicity Not the Only Problem with Lake Erie Algae
Lake Erie boaters and beach-goers worry about the unsightly and toxic algae blooms that have plagued the western side of the water in rec
The No-Till Trade-off
Researchers have been looking at why the water in western Lake Erie has been so gross with algae this year.
Algae Overgrowth in Lake Erie Could Cause Sickness
Researchers, boaters and sportsmen in western Lake Erie are finding gobs of stinky algae in the water.