Category: Environment
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What Are Harmful Algal Blooms?
Ohio Sea Grant is discussing harmful algal blooms and their impact on Lake Erie as part of an ongoing video series. In this video, we cover what harmful algal blooms are, what makes them harmful, when they typically occur, their impact throughout the lake and what you should know to be aware of a bloom.…
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People can’t stop swimming in this New Jersey lake that’s been taken over by dangerous algae
Residents in three New Jersey counties are being advised by state officials to avoid swimming in a popular lake this summer. On Thursday, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) advised locals through a press release to avoid swimming or coming in contact with Lake Hopatcong. The body of water reaches the counties of Sussex, Passaic,…
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Officials Warn People Not To Swim In Lake Hopatcong Due To Harmful Algal Bloom
The warning issued Thursday also urged people to not eat fish caught in the lake or windsurf, kayak, paddleboard or ride Jet Skis there.
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No swim advisory issued for Carlin Park beach in Palm Beach County due to bacteria
It’s hot enough outside that many of you will be out in the water this week. But the latest water samples across Palm Beach County show that a popular swimming spot has tested poorly for water quality.
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Marseille closes some beaches to swimming amid pollution concerns
France’s second city and key tourist hub Marseille has enforced temporary swimming bans on several beaches amid pollution concerns, disappointing locals and tourists hoping to take a dip as temperatures soar. Seven of the city’s 21 beaches have raised a purple flag — which means no bathing — since the start of the month, on…
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Easter Lake is cleaned up and back open for swimming, fishing and boating
It’s taken six years to dredge, drain and clean Easter Lake on Des Moines’ south side. It’s now open for recreation like swimming and boating.