• CORVALLIS, Ore. - A report concludes that blooms of toxic cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, are a poorly monitored and underappreciated risk to recreational and drinking water quality in the United States, and may increasingly pose a global health threat. (eurekalert.org)
  • Cyanotoxin is produced by bacteria called cyanobacteria or blue-green algae. (naturalnews.com)
  • There's a wide range of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). (eden.gov.uk)
  • Blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria blooms, are caused by excess levels of nitrogen and phosphorus. (farmprogress.com)
  • Actively growing cyanobacteria colonies can appear bluish, green, dark green or brownish green, but they also can be red or yellow. (farmprogress.com)
  • That's according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), which clarifies that blue-green algaes are really types of bacteria called cyanobacteria. (yahoo.com)
  • Blue-green algae is a type of cyanobacteria. (embracepetinsurance.com)
  • When the lake water heats up each summer, conditions for the overgrowth of blue-green algae (also known as cyanobacteria) are ideal. (clf.org)
  • Blue-green algae are cyanobacteria that are present in many Dutch waters during the summer, causing huge problems among swimmers and animals. (thewaterchannel.tv)
  • Toxic blue-green algae, technically known as cyanobacteria, has been unusually rare on Finnish inland waters this summer despite spells of hot weather that usually trigger the growth of surface algal blooms. (rcinet.ca)
  • A targeted colonization of the aquarium substrate with these bacterial cultures can mean the plant's root area is additionally protected against the intrusion of phytopathogenic fungi and blue-algae (cyanobacteria) growth is also hampered by the biofilm. (jbl.de)
  • News Center Maine is reporting that both of the ponds at Hinckley Park have a dangerous algae bloom known as cyanobacteria. (wjbq.com)
  • We mentioned algae then, but it's in the news now - blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, has been confirmed present in two Montgomery County lakes. (thekojonnamdishow.org)
  • Cyanobacteria, more commonly known as blue-green algae, has been confirmed in a number of lakes. (thekojonnamdishow.org)
  • The algae actually are no algae but cyanobacteria . (velda.com)
  • Cyanobacteria are distinct from the algae responsible for "red tides" in marine environments, though both can result in harmful algal blooms. (climatecentral.org)
  • Cyanobacteria are a natural part of freshwater ecosystems, but they can become dangerous when colonies bloom in such large amounts that they essentially overwhelm the environment, outcompeting other algae species. (climatecentral.org)
  • Many species of blue-green algae (also called cyanobacteria) have the potential to produce toxins that are harmful to the health of humans and animals. (simcoemuskokahealth.org)
  • Blooms of blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, can look like green, blue-green, white, or brown foam and scum floating on top of or suspended in the water. (cchealth.org)
  • Climate change will increase the problems caused by blue-green algae. (thewaterchannel.tv)
  • algae grow in a large bloom in the Copco Reservoir on the Klamath River, posing health risks to people, pets and wildlife. (eurekalert.org)
  • Bloom and scum forming blue-green algae can produce toxins. (eden.gov.uk)
  • In order to prevent illness from blue-green algae exposure, Embrace recommends you keep your animals away from bodies of water during peak algae bloom months (late summer into early fall). (embracepetinsurance.com)
  • A watch status means that blue-green algae have been detected and a harmful algal bloom is present or likely to develop. (ksn.com)
  • According to new information released by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, testing has confirmed the presence of a blue-green algae bloom in the southwest bays of Leonard Lake, Ont. (cottagelife.com)
  • Usually blue-green algae is at its heaviest in Finnish lakes in August, but this summer levels in August are lower than at any time in the 20 years of national monitoring," says Marko Järvinen, head of SYKE's algal bloom monitoring unit. (rcinet.ca)
  • CANADA, July 10 - The Chief Public Health Office is warning Islanders of the presence of a blue-green algae bloom in Black Pond, Souris, Prince Edward Island. (einpresswire.com)
  • Report suspected blue-green algae blooms to the NDDEQ at 701-328-5210 or on the NDDEQ's Harmful Algal Bloom webpage at www.tinyurl.com/WMP-HABS. (kxnet.com)
  • By tracking the algae blooms over time, the data shows how a bloom moves, grows and dies. (winknews.com)
  • A large algae bloom in Lake Erie. (thekojonnamdishow.org)
  • And the conditions that support the algae that produced this toxin that we're discussing are a byproduct of the algae that needs certain conditions, such as deep water, slow moving water, and then the right time of year will possibly support the conditions for a bloom, which would then create a larger concentrations of the microcystin toxin that creates this concern. (thekojonnamdishow.org)
  • A 2005 algae bloom at Exchange Island in Jacksonville. (climatecentral.org)
  • Avoid swimming and other water sport activities where an algae bloom is visible. (simcoemuskokahealth.org)
  • Symptoms from consuming toxins from a blue-green algae bloom can include headaches, fever, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, and can be more serious if water is swallowed in large quantities. (simcoemuskokahealth.org)
  • The health unit and the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks will continue to work together to monitor the algal bloom and updates will be provided on our website ( www.smdhu.org/algae ) as we receive new information. (simcoemuskokahealth.org)
  • As conditions can change quickly on the lake, so we cannot say where blue green algae will be present and whether it will reach bloom conditions. (canandaigualake.org)
  • Click below for our Harmful Algae Bloom brochure. (canandaigualake.org)
  • Contaminated blue-green algae products contain harmful toxins that might be transferred to an infant during pregnancy or through breast milk. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Sometimes, though, the blue-green algae doesn't produce any toxins-not that you or your dog should risk it. (yahoo.com)
  • While the toxins are more often fatal in animals, humans can experience rashes, nausea, stomach pains, and fever if exposed to the algae. (embracepetinsurance.com)
  • Blue-green algae may form different types of toxins and agents that irritate the skin. (rcinet.ca)
  • The City of Cape Coral is pushing to see if the blue-green algae is releasing toxins into the air. (winknews.com)
  • Blue-green algae can produce harmful toxins which affect your dogs liver, preventing it from functioning properly. (blackpoolgazette.co.uk)
  • Unfortunately, there is no cure for poisoning from blue-green algae, but if it's caught early enough, your vet will likely try and induce vomiting for your dog in an attempt to flush out the toxins from the body. (blackpoolgazette.co.uk)
  • Seeing her pain, exhaustion and forgetfulness, hospital doctors connected her illness to toxins secreted by blue-green algae floating in mats around the sailboat she'd lived on over the summer. (climatecentral.org)
  • As scientists and officials monitor for new algae blooms and test them for toxins after the back-to-back storms, victims and researchers are warning health effects can last years and turn deadly. (climatecentral.org)
  • Surface scum in the Murray River from the blue-green algae outbreak in April 2016. (abc.net.au)
  • If you observe a scum or paint-like surface on the water, small floating blue-green clumps or filaments in the water, or if the water is an opaque green, the KDHE says to avoid contact and keep pets away. (ksn.com)
  • Blue-green algae may form scum on the surface of freshwater ponds or lakes and can cause skin rashes and irritation of the eyes of swimmers. (einpresswire.com)
  • Despite the unflattering images of "creek scum", algae play a vital role in our creeks by providing oxygen, food, and habitat for aquatic organisms. (austintexas.gov)
  • Blooms can form as discolored water, green scum, or dense mats of algae-like growth. (climatecentral.org)
  • Concerns have been raised about blue-green algae at Lough Neagh. (breakingnews.ie)
  • Anyone who comes into contact with blue-green algae should rinse with clean, fresh water or wash throughly with soap and water away from the lake. (cottagelife.com)
  • There is a great distinction between direct contact with blue-green algae in raw water and what you get in your tap. (breakingnews.ie)
  • These clumps can look like green flakes, greenish bundles or brownish dots. (eden.gov.uk)
  • Blue-green algae can look like grass clippings floating in the water, clumps/puffballs, or green cottage cheese. (kxnet.com)
  • Clumps of this bacteria, called "blooms", can look like green flakes, greenish bundles or brown dots on top of a body of water, like a pond, lake or stream. (blackpoolgazette.co.uk)
  • Clumps of algae were captured by our drone in oxbows along the river near Alva. (abc-7.com)
  • The green algae (SG: green alga) are a group consisting of the Prasinodermophyta and its unnamed sister which contains the Chlorophyta and Charophyta/Streptophyta. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Chlorophyta include the early diverging prasinophyte lineages and the core Chlorophyta, which contain the majority of described species of green algae. (wikipedia.org)
  • The algae of this paraphyletic group "Charophyta" were previously included in Chlorophyta, so green algae and Chlorophyta in this definition were synonyms. (wikipedia.org)
  • Toxic blue-green algae is on the move in the Caloosahatchee River. (abc-7.com)
  • According to officials, blue-green algae has been spotted in numerous locations in the Caloosahatchee River. (abc-7.com)
  • A few other organisms rely on green algae to conduct photosynthesis for them. (wikipedia.org)
  • Blue-green algae blooms are organisms that naturally occur in water bodies when excess nutrients (primarily phosphorous and nitrogen) get into the water. (cottagelife.com)
  • Well, it's not actually algae, for starters. (yahoo.com)
  • Despite its name, blue-green algae isn't actually algae but a type of bacteria - it's called algae due to the fact that it looks like algae. (blackpoolgazette.co.uk)
  • Scientists discovered that the process begins when the green algae first absorb strontium, calcium and barium from water. (inhabitat.com)
  • A state task force appointed to advise lawmakers on Florida's toxic algae problems is considering a toxic algae water quality standard. (wlrn.org)
  • It's impossible to tell if the algae is the dangerous kind just by looking at it, so it's best to not enter the water if you suspect there is algae. (eden.gov.uk)
  • Hot, dry weather can reduce water quality for grazing cattle, and algae can be a problem. (farmprogress.com)
  • WATER QUALITY: Hot, dry conditions can cause blue-green algae to form in algal blooms on cattle ponds and dugouts, which can be toxic to cattle - or any livestock or wildlife drinking from those areas. (farmprogress.com)
  • It is recommended to look for algae growth on the leeward (downward) side of the body of water. (farmprogress.com)
  • According to the Lilly Center, the blue-green algae will almost look like it's part of the water. (yahoo.com)
  • Blue-green algae thrives in hot, dry conditions in bodies of water that have been stagnant for long periods. (embracepetinsurance.com)
  • Dogs who ingest water contaminated with blue-green algae will be immediately affected. (embracepetinsurance.com)
  • If you have any bodies of water that are accessible to your pets, confirm that they are not infested with blue-green algae. (embracepetinsurance.com)
  • Mr Sinclair attributes the blue-green algae to very high summer temperatures, especially over the 2018/19 summer, and questioned whether brumbies are enhancing the bacteria in the water. (abc.net.au)
  • A spokesperson said reports of possible blue-green algae in Kosciuszko National Park are very rare but National Parks is concerned about any water quality issues that might impact on wildlife, including platypus. (abc.net.au)
  • Water NSW, the government agency responsible for river water quality, said in a statement that blue-green algae occurred wherever conditions were favourable. (abc.net.au)
  • Our Scrumptious Lake Phytotastic" is a graphic novel diving into storm water runoff and toxic blue-green algae on Lake Champlain. (clf.org)
  • Lake water, regardless of blue-green algae status, should never be consumed by humans. (ksn.com)
  • People are encouraged to avoid areas of algae accumulation and keep pets and livestock away from the water. (ksn.com)
  • Avoid areas of algae accumulation, and do not let people/pets eat dried algae or drink contaminated water. (ksn.com)
  • The KDHE states they "investigate publicly accessible bodies of water for blue-green algae when the agency receives reports of potential algae blooms in Kansas lakes. (ksn.com)
  • Green Algae Boil is a 5th magnitude spring and consists of vents A and B that flow toward the southwest to the Sulphur Run of Black Water Creek. (waymarking.com)
  • Discharge from Green Algae Boil was measured at 0.14 cubic feet per second by St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) in 2005. (waymarking.com)
  • They aren't always visible , but larger chunks will make the water appear bluish-green, or make the surface look like green pea soup or turquoise paint. (cottagelife.com)
  • Blue-green algae is particularly toxic for aquatic wildlife, as the blooms deplete oxygen levels in the water. (cottagelife.com)
  • Dog owners around the country are on the lookout for the dangerous algae after several dogs have died from swimming in water where it's present. (wgrz.com)
  • Blue-green algae is now mixed into the water. (rcinet.ca)
  • During a media briefing, Stormont officials said algae growth is linked to excess nutrients in the water. (breakingnews.ie)
  • Gareth Greer, from the water management unit at the NIEA, said: "As of September 14th, we have 168 confirmed reports of blue-green algae, these are across 65 different locations. (breakingnews.ie)
  • A water advisory means the water may contain blue-green algae that can be harmful to humans and pets. (kxnet.com)
  • It can also make the water appear like spilled green paint or green pea soup. (kxnet.com)
  • However, when algae grow in excess, they consume oxygen in the water during the process of decomposition which can cause fish kills. (austintexas.gov)
  • Donald Doll and his wife are back home in Cape Coral after spending seven weeks away thanks to the algae growing in their water. (winknews.com)
  • If your dog is showing any of these symptoms after drinking from, or even swimming or paddling in water, you should contact your vet immediately and tell them you are concerned about possible blue-green algae poisoning. (blackpoolgazette.co.uk)
  • It removes water gently preserving the nutritional qualities of the algae. (naturalzing.com)
  • Algae might not sound scary, but it should be, especially if you have pets who enjoy the water with you. (thekojonnamdishow.org)
  • And they are often -- if they were off leash and unsupervised, they could end up in an area with one of these algae blooms and, you know, potentially ingest and drink the water or spend significant amount of times in an area where concentrations are high where a human may otherwise think, you know, the smell or the color may not seem as appealing. (thekojonnamdishow.org)
  • Blooms may make the water look bluish-green, or like green pea soup or turquoise paint. (simcoemuskokahealth.org)
  • Contra Costa County health officials and the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board are advising people in Discovery Bay to avoid playing in bodies of water in the area after preliminary field tests indicated the presence of potentially harmful blue-green algae. (cchealth.org)
  • We want people in the area to be on the lookout for water with green material floating in the water,' Dr. Marilyn Underwood, the director of the Environmental Health Division of Contra Costa Health Services, the county health department. (cchealth.org)
  • Even if you're not sure it's blue-green algae, it's best if your family and your dogs do not to go in the water. (cchealth.org)
  • During my research career, I have focused mainly on aquatic food web interactions and on habitat shifts from sediment to water by algae and zooplankton. (lu.se)
  • Drone footage of algae in Cape Coral canal on July 25, 2018. (winknews.com)
  • Blue-green algae blooms occur commonly on stagnant ponds or dugouts where there is a potential of having high nutrient levels. (farmprogress.com)
  • There have been 168 confirmed reports of toxic blue-green algae in waterways across Northern Ireland since May. (breakingnews.ie)
  • First, scientists at R.I.T. used algae to synthesize biofuel, and recently scientists at Northwestern University and Argonne National have found that freshwater algae can remove Strontium 90 from radioactive wastewater. (inhabitat.com)
  • Blue-green algae occurs naturally in bodies of freshwater, but some kinds can be toxic to humans and lethal to animals. (eden.gov.uk)
  • Warming temperatures and salinity changes caused by rising sea levels and intensifying rainfall, along with fertilizer and sewage runoff, are all amplifying the growth of toxic blooms of blue-green algae - and boosting the blooms' armory, leading to the production of more potent poisons. (climatecentral.org)
  • The effects of semolina enrichment with blue-green algae (Arthrospira platensis) at three different levels (1, 2 and 3 g/100 g of semolina) on the colour, cooking properties, firmness, free radical scavenging activity and sensory characteristics of pasta are reported. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • TY - JOUR T1 - Blue-green algae (Arthrospira platensis) as an ingredient in pasta: free radical scavenging activity, sensory and cooking characteristics evaluation. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Now, we are learning that the Department of Health tested 11 different locations from Cape Coral all the way to Lake Okeechobee for hydrogen sulfide, which is an odor-generating byproduct of blue-green algae. (winknews.com)
  • The Department conducted tests for hydrogen sulfide, which is an odor-generating byproduct of blue-green algae that can be harmful in high doses. (winknews.com)
  • There are about 22,000 species of green algae. (wikipedia.org)
  • Some species of green algae, particularly of genera Trebouxia of the class Trebouxiophyceae and Trentepohlia (class Ulvophyceae), can be found in symbiotic associations with fungi to form lichens. (wikipedia.org)
  • That's the filamentous algae we call Cladophora (above right), a nuisance species that often blooms very intensely in Austin area streams in the spring and sometimes fall. (austintexas.gov)
  • Most commonly, blue-green algae produces microcystin, which causes a number of adverse effects in us humans . (yahoo.com)
  • While blue-green algae can cause illness in humans, it is extremely toxic to animals. (embracepetinsurance.com)
  • Is blue-green algae dangerous to humans? (blackpoolgazette.co.uk)
  • The Blue Cross states: "Blue-green algae can cause skin rashes, sickness, stomach pains, fever and headaches in humans. (blackpoolgazette.co.uk)
  • The green algae include unicellular and colonial flagellates, most with two flagella per cell, as well as various colonial, coccoid and filamentous forms, and macroscopic, multicellular seaweeds. (wikipedia.org)
  • The ancestral green alga was a unicellular flagellate. (wikipedia.org)
  • are motile, unicellular, rod to ovoid shaped (9 - 11 µm) green algae (Chlorophyceae), which are common in marine waters. (harvard.edu)
  • While algae naturally grows in rivers, lakes, and ponds, an increase is hot weather can encourage "blooms," or excess growth of algae. (embracepetinsurance.com)
  • You are advised not to swim in ponds, which contain too many blue-green algae. (velda.com)
  • The facility consists of up to 1100 acres (445,15 hectares) of saltwater ponds were the company will be growing the algae. (green-blog.org)
  • Toxic Blue-Green Algae Can Be Fatal To Dogs. (yahoo.com)
  • Many dogs who had been exposed to the blue-green algae became very ill and later died. (embracepetinsurance.com)
  • Dog owners around the country have been sharing warnings about blue-green algae blooms after several cases of dogs dying after swimming in areas where it's present. (wgrz.com)
  • The deaths of birds and dogs have been linked to the recent algae blooms. (breakingnews.ie)
  • three dogs died within hours of exposure to the algae in North Carolina last week. (thekojonnamdishow.org)
  • This algae is linked to the deaths of six dogs in Texas, North Carolina and Georgia in the past few weeks. (thekojonnamdishow.org)
  • NNAMDI So, with the enhanced risks from this algae, are there plans to more aggressively enforce these rules about not swimming and allowing dogs off leash? (thekojonnamdishow.org)
  • The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) on Thursday released its weekly blue-green algae advisory , and nine Kansas lakes are on the list. (ksn.com)
  • HARPER So, we have observed these algae blooms isolated to lakes in Montgomery County, within our park system. (thekojonnamdishow.org)
  • I guess I'd be cautious about making inferences that the platypus have been affected by the blue-green algae in that system on the basis of a single observation, but it'd certainly be worth looking into to find what's affected the platypus,' she said. (abc.net.au)
  • Locals should also avoid swimming in areas where the algae is present and be cautious when eating fish caught in the lake. (cottagelife.com)
  • Still, Cape Coral City Council wants to bring algae air quality testing to Southwest Florida. (winknews.com)
  • CAPE CORAL, Fla. - The City of Cape Coral is sending a warning about toxic blue-green algae present at Jaycee Park. (abc-7.com)
  • But blue-green algae products that are contaminated are possibly unsafe. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Blue-green algae are possibly unsafe for children. (medlineplus.gov)
  • There are no known antidotes for the cyanotoxins produced by blue-green algae. (kxnet.com)
  • But when it comes to testing for cyanotoxins, a potentially dangerous component of blue-green algae, the Department of Health says it's not that easy to test. (winknews.com)
  • How dangerous are blue-green algae, and what can you do about it? (thewaterchannel.tv)
  • Why is blue-green algae dangerous? (blackpoolgazette.co.uk)
  • It should be noted that not all types of blue-green algae are dangerous, but you cannot determine if it's dangerous or not by looking at it. (blackpoolgazette.co.uk)
  • NNAMDI This algae has proven dangerous for people, and potentially fatal for pets. (thekojonnamdishow.org)
  • This unique blue-green algae grows wild in the spring-fed pristine waters of Upper Klamath Lake, Oregon. (naturalzing.com)
  • What are the symptoms of blue-green algae exposure? (embracepetinsurance.com)
  • Exposure to blue-green algae can cause rashes, skin and eye irritation, allergic reactions, gastrointestinal upset, and other effects. (cchealth.org)
  • Nevertheless, blue-green algal blooms are present on the lake, in the Caloosahatchee and along canals in Southwest Florida. (winknews.com)
  • Florida battling dual ecological disasters … What aren't they telling residents about the connection between the toxic green algae and red tides? (naturalnews.com)
  • Pathway Algae Based Calcium features Aquamin, a unique marine multi-mineral complex sourced from red seaweed found in the pristine waters off the coast of Iceland. (myvillagegreen.com)
  • That rain and subsequent runoff has helped dilute the blue-green algae, but what we need now, Mr Grant said, was cold weather. (abc.net.au)
  • In the case of Lake Champlain, the algae proliferate thanks to stormwater runoff, which washes nitrogen and phosphorus into the lake from roads, subdivisions, and nearby farms each time it rains. (clf.org)
  • The graphic novel is a deep dive into toxic blue-green algae, the role of stormwater runoff in creating it, and the importance of protecting aquatic ecosystems. (clf.org)
  • Trentepohlia is a filamentous green alga that can live independently on humid soil, rocks or tree bark or form the photosymbiont in lichens of the family Graphidaceae. (wikipedia.org)
  • The cell walls of green algae usually contain cellulose, and they store carbohydrate in the form of starch. (wikipedia.org)
  • Members of the class Chlorophyceae undergo closed mitosis in the most common form of cell division among the green algae, which occurs via a phycoplast. (wikipedia.org)
  • The strontium and barium form crystals inside of each algae cell. (inhabitat.com)
  • While that's certainly a good, fun form of exercise for your pup , you need to be aware of the danger posed by toxic algae. (yahoo.com)
  • Spirulina is an edible, one-celled form of blue-green algae that's been growing on earth for over 3.5 billion years. (well.ca)
  • At least two companies are working hard on technology to reduce CO2 and nitrous oxide emissions from power plants by routing the exhast through algae farms . (futurismic.com)
  • According to PetroSun they are planning on starting algae farms and algal oil extraction plants in other US states during 2008. (green-blog.org)
  • Scientists are confident that algae could be a key factor in radioactive strontium treatment, as it has proven in the past to function under harsh environments. (inhabitat.com)
  • The crystals remain inside the cells, but the algae filters out and excretes calcium and other minerals that may be present. (inhabitat.com)
  • If algae blooms are present, limit access. (embracepetinsurance.com)
  • Protothecosis is an uncommon infection with an achlorophyllic algae of the genus Prototheca that may present as a localized infection of the skin, olecranon bursitis, or disseminated infection. (medscape.com)
  • If you have one of these conditions, it's best to avoid using blue-green algae. (medlineplus.gov)
  • What should I do to avoid blue-green algae? (eden.gov.uk)
  • Any dog suffering like that is heartbreaking, so it's best to avoid the algae at all costs. (yahoo.com)
  • Avoid areas of visible algae accumulation. (ksn.com)
  • We'll sit down a with Montgomery County official to tell you where the algae is, how to avoid it, and why. (thekojonnamdishow.org)
  • The chloroplasts in dinoflagellates of the genus Lepidodinium, euglenids and chlorarachniophytes were acquired from ingested green algae, and in the latter retain a nucleomorph (vestigial nucleus). (wikipedia.org)
  • Vision is one of the only companies that produces this high quality algae. (naturalzing.com)
  • Significant blue-green algae blooms should always be treated with caution," warns SYKE. (rcinet.ca)
  • They all agree however, more blue-green algae from the lake is the last thing we need. (nbc-2.com)
  • Every summer, sometimes for weeks on end, toxic blue-green algae break out on Vermont's Lake Champlain. (clf.org)
  • Satellite images of Lake Okeechobee show how concentrated and where blue-green algae blooms are occurring on the lake. (winknews.com)
  • Source Naturals Blue-Green Algae is wildcrafted and harvested in the prime upper regions of Upper Klamath Lake, Oregon, and is of the highest quality available. (food4less.com)
  • See how the Vermont Tracking Program's Blue-Green Algae Tracker helps residents make informed decisions about recreational lake use. (cdc.gov)