As the summer gets warmer across Vermont, lakes and rivers are populated by residents and visitors alike trying to cool off. However, the refreshing waters may also be filled with another visitor: ...

Toxins in the blooms are harmful to people and animals. (N.H. Department of Environmental Services, des.nh.gov.) The Granite State hasn’t been spared from the global trend of more frequent ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. Wondering what’s floating in Vermont’s natural waters? Though the spring brought heavy pollen accumulation on some bodies of water, now is the time to ...

Scientists have discovered that cyanobacteria, microscopic organisms best known for driving harmful algal blooms, may play a ...

Blue-green algae blooms are appearing in the Caloosahatchee River in Florida. Exposure to the toxins produced by some algae can pose health risks to humans and animals. Nutrient pollution from human ...

Like many bodies of water, Lake Lipno is no stranger to cyanobacteria. The photosynthetic blue-green algae typically ...

Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are naturally found in bodies of fresh water but can release toxins. Contact with cyanobacteria can cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, and ...

The Granite State hasn’t been spared from the global trend of more frequent cyanobacteria blooms, the often-toxic growths that can kill pets and threaten human health. With climate change and excess ...