Blue-Green Algae

• Team effort needed to tackle Manitoba lake pollution, experts say

  'Phosphorus is a really valuable nutrient. And also it can be a contaminant or deteriorate water quality if it is transported in excess to surface waters.'

  Environment

  Oct 17, 2023
  
• Blue-green algae spotted in Conestogo Lake reservoir: GRCA

  The Grand River Conservation Authority has issued a warning that blue-green algae has been seen in the reservoir at Conestogo Lake.

  Canada

  Oct 4, 2023
  
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• Possible blue-green algae blooms found in Saskatoon, testing underway

  Residents are being warned to stay away from the Blair Nelson storm pond as testing is underway to determine if there are blue-green algae blooms in the water.

  Canada

  Sep 28, 2023
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• Blue-green algae advisory issued for Pigeon and Wizard lakes

  Alberta Health Services issued a blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) advisories for both Wizard Lake and the nearby Pigeon Lake, both located south of Edmonton.

  Environment

  Aug 18, 2023
• Hamilton-area beach closed due to toxin-producing blue-green algae

  Public health tests on Monday revealed potentially harmful cyanobacteria lurking in waters near the Binbrook Conservation Area beach.

  Environment

  Aug 15, 2023
• Blue-green algae advisory issued for Wabamun Lake ahead of August long weekend

  Lakegoers are advised to avoid all contact with blue-green algae, but AHS said areas of Wabamun Lake where the blooms are not visible can still be used for recreational purposes.

  Environment

  Aug 4, 2023
• “We’ve been finding them everywhere:” HRM holds blue-green algae info session

  The algae can cause itchiness, rashes, and hives in people, but it can be fatal to pets. Experts say people should supervise their animals closely when outdoors near water.

  Environment

  Jul 29, 2023
• Blue-green algae health warnings issued for 3 lakes in Nicola region

  According to IH, cyanobacteria can produce several types of toxin that can be poisonous to people, pets and livestock.

  Canada

  Jul 28, 2023
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• Rogers Cove beach in Peterborough closed again as blue-green algae blooms return

  On Friday morning, Peterborough Public Health reported blue-green algae blooms have reappeared at Rogers Cove. The beach is once again closed 'until further notice.'

  Health

  Jul 28, 2023
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• Harmful blue-green algae confirmed at Peterborough beach: health unit

  Rogers Cove and Beavermead Park beaches have been closed since July 14. On July 24, officials reported a Rogers Cove sample had a toxin amount that exceeded recreational limits.

  Health

  Jul 24, 2023