Preventing Lake Okeechobee Discharges, Algae Blooms: How High, How Low Should You Go?

Treasure Coast Newspapers, The News-Press
Tue, 08/14/2018 - 12:53pm

U.S. Rep. Brain Mast wants to drain the lake in the dry season; Gov. Rick Scott wants to hold more water in the wet season.

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ADVISORY | Blue-green algae bloom found in Allegan's Duck Lake
Until the bloom breaks up or testing shows safe levels of HABs you should follow the recommended guidelines. There will also be signs posted around the lake.
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Lawsuit targets algal blooms in Lake Erie
EPA has failed to curb pollution from industrial farms that has caused toxic algal blooms and degraded water supplies in Lake Erie, according to a new lawsuit.
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Volunteers prepare to scope out harmful algae at Smith Mountain Lake
A new volunteer program will soon begin monitoring Smith Mountain Lake in an effort to better understand algae growth around the shoreline as well as more quickly identify any harmful algal blooms.
05/1/2024 - 10:00 pm | View Link
Lakeland to use new tech to harvest harmful algae blooms in Lake Bonnet
April that will use new technology to restore the water quality at one of their popular lakes.Lake Bonnet is known as an "impaired" lake, which means it has excess nutrients, which fuels algae growth.
04/30/2024 - 10:37 am | View Link
Organization looking to reduce algae blooms in Togus Pond
Algae blooms can be very dangerous. Once it starts taking over and if left untreated, it eventually can squeeze much needed oxygen from its ecosystem.
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