[Switzerland] Single-celled aquatic algae are great indicators of water pollution levels, but identifying and counting them is Continue reading Using algae DNA to track water pollution
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20 years researching harmful algal blooms supports sustainable water supply in Wichita
[USA] Two decades of harmful algal bloom, nutrient and sediment research by the U.S. Geological Survey is helping to support Continue reading 20 years researching harmful algal blooms supports sustainable water supply in Wichita
Couple cleaned algae-fouled pond, started a business
[USA] The smell was overwhelming. A neighbor’s dog had just jumped into the pond behind Craig and Sandra Burton’s house near Continue reading Couple cleaned algae-fouled pond, started a business
Ultrasound wave trial in blue-green algae battle
[New Zealand] The City of Greater Bendigo have begun trialling an ultrasound wave control system to combat blue-green algae at Continue reading Ultrasound wave trial in blue-green algae battle
Local experts to share findings of cyanobacteria toxin research
[USA] Two local scholars will share what they have learned from their research of cyanobacteria toxins during a lecture titled Continue reading Local experts to share findings of cyanobacteria toxin research
A local doctor is bringing a beautiful algae solution to Carroll Creek
[USA] A doctor in Frederick County, Maryland is using his free time to help solve an algae problem on Carroll Creek with water gardening. Continue reading A local doctor is bringing a beautiful algae solution to Carroll Creek
Denmark offers lessons on reducing algal bloom
[Denmark, USA] U.S. policymakers may be wise to look to Denmark for hints on how to structure nutrient policy and improve water quality. Continue reading Denmark offers lessons on reducing algal bloom
Key Study Launched to Understand Increased Algae Growth in Lake Tahoe
[USA] Nev.The U.S. Geological Survey and the University of Nevada, Reno, will study the cause of eutrophication, or increased algae growth, along the nearshore of Lake Tahoe. Supported by California’s Lahontan Water Quality Control Board, the investigation is in response to widespread concerns with Continue reading Key Study Launched to Understand Increased Algae Growth in Lake Tahoe
Volunteers' Data Revealing Impacts of Climate Change on Buzzards Bay
[USA] Long before crowd-sourcing and citizen science were buzzwords, volunteers for Buzzards Bay Coalition were monitoring water quality along the estuary’s edges, from Westport to the Elizabeth Islands. The resulting data set spans twenty four years, and includes Continue reading Volunteers' Data Revealing Impacts of Climate Change on Buzzards Bay
Massive algal bloom detected by Lake Erie islands
[USA] A massive algal bloom has been detected by the Lake Erie islands and nearby mainland areas, but officials said there’s no threat yet to the area’s drinking water.
And while the algae is now far from the Toledo and Oregon public-water intakes, Continue reading Massive algal bloom detected by Lake Erie islands