BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — Lake Bloomington and Lake Evergreen are being cleaned of algae. This comes after an increase in microcystin, which is a naturally occurring toxin that can form on ...

Some heavy rains have been part of the reason for the increase in algae blooms. “I think what we’re seeing is really hot weather and the blue-green algae love that hot weather.

Algae, which grows quickly with few inputs, is also lauded for its ability to sequester carbon at an absorption rate that’s estimated to be 10 times greater than typical plants.

Officials warn Round Lake has dangerously high algae bloom toxin by: Danny Peterson Posted: Aug 15, 2024 / 04:16 PM PDT Updated: Aug 15, 2024 / 04:17 PM PDT ...

According to the TERC State of the Lake report released in July, the floating algae in the lake has increased by 300 percent in the last year making 2021 the highest growth year on record.

Syracuse, N.Y. -- The number of water bodies with toxic algae blooms jumped this week in New York state to more than 50. The state Department of Environmental said the blooms have been discovered ...