Poisonous Algae Blooms Threaten Ecosystems and People in U.S.

Serious outbreaks of poisonous algae blooms have hit 20 states in the United States this summer. Many of these dangerous occurrences are in surprising places like mountain lakes and streams.

Though algae blooms are a normal part of summer, the toxicity, size, and frequency are worse than ever this year.

Scientists, water managers, and public health officials continue to scramble for a solution to this increasing public health concern.

Poisonous Algae Bloom Outbreaks

Poisonous algae blooms are showing up in lakes and big reservoirs — like Lake Oroville and Shasta Lake, in California. The outbreaks are also taking place along the Atlantic …read more