Posts Tagged ‘Algae blooms’
Algae Again Threatens Indian River Lagoon
Algae levels in the Indian River Lagoon during the month of February resembled the levels present before the massive bloom of 2016.
Read MorePoor Health of Lake O Could Cause Algae Crisis
With Lake Okeechobee’s level already higher than normal and with nutrient-filtering vegetation destroyed by Hurricane Irma last year, destructive discharges could cause more damage to local estuaries this summer.
Read MoreToxic Algae: A Severe National Threat
Not only is toxic algae a threat to our local waters, it is a national epidemic that is impacting bodies of water across the United States, posing a significant threat to our health and well-being.
Read MoreBlue-Green Algae: Was It Fed Or Dead?
While scientists agree that algae is carried from Lake O to the St. Lucie River, the debate continues over what caused it to turn into the thick bloom that resulted in so much damage.
Read MoreAlgae Spotted In The Treasure Coast
Algae blooms from the Banana River have moved into Sebastian and Vero Beach, which is unusual for these areas. Although not harmful at this point, there is ongoing concern about the rise of toxins in our water.
Read MoreAlgae Bloom Bill Passes Senate
A bill to provide federal funding and resources to combat algae blooms passed the Senate and will be heard by the House.
Read MoreLake O Discharges Would Make Algae Bloom in River
What’s keeping algae from blooming in the St. Lucie River? As Tyler Treadway of TC Palm explains, it’s a lack of discharges from Lake O.
Read MoreLake O Is Turning Green Again
Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch’s photo of algae floating on Lake Okeechobee has alerted officials and the media that an algae bloom has formed. The Weather Channel has taken notice as well.
Read More“Algae Hunters” Track Bloom in Lake O
Excerpt from Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch’s blog where she and her husband Ed, document algae in Lake O from the sky. Her post includes many photos.
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