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Health advisory not expanded for toxic algae in Willamette River
2015-07-17 18:23:40| Waste Management - Topix.net
Health officials have decided not to expand a health advisory over a toxic blue green algae in the Ross Island lagoon. The State of Oregon Department of Environmental Quality first tested the water in the Ross Island Lagoon last week and confirmed toxic algae was present.
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Toxic Algae Expected at Lake Erie, Potentially Worst Ever
2015-07-17 07:03:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Nature World: Summer is upon us, and that means one frightening truth for those living around the Great Lakes; soon, their water will start turning disturbing greens, browns, and reds. Soon, signs will start appearing at your favorite watering holes that advise against swimming. And for Lake Erie, the worst harmful algae bloom (HAB) ever measured might be right around the corner. So what exactly is a HAB? Every summer freshwater cyanobacteria (aka: blue-green algae), and related saltwater "Red Tides" approach...
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Officials test for possible toxic algae in Oregon river
2015-07-09 23:23:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: Tests are underway to determine if a green film shimmering on the surface of Portland's Willamette River may mark the return of toxic blue-green algae that could be dangerous to both people and animals, officials in Oregon said on Thursday. The concerns come as dozens of people from across the country have signed up to participate in the 10.7 mile Portland Bridge Swim at the weekend, said Travis Williams, executive director of Willamette Riverkeeper, a nonprofit that reported algae concerns to public...
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Toxic Algae Bloom on West Coast May be Largest Ever
2015-06-18 17:04:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Nature World: A toxic algae bloom is spreading along the West Coast, and it may be the largest one scientists have ever seen. Federal biologists onboard a NOAA research vessel have begun a survey of the bloom - which stretches from Central California to British Columbia, and possibly as far north as Alaska - to figure out its extent and severity. Of particular concern is the fact that the bloom contains a single-celled algae called Pseudo-nitzschia, which produces dangerous levels of domoic acid, a powerful...
Toxic Algae on Ohio Lawmakers' Agenda
2015-01-16 06:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Columbus Dispatch: After stalling last year, both the Ohio House and Senate appear ready to move on efforts to deal with the Lake Erie toxic-algae problem that last summer choked off Toledos water supply. I call this our no excuses issue, said Sen. Randy Gardner, R-Bowling Green, who is one of three GOP senators focusing on the matter. Weve got agreement on quite a bit of the algae-related issues. Theres no excuse for us to not complete work on this in a timely manner. The House in November passed a...
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