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Three lakes in Austin have some of the worst toxic algae blooms in the country, according to water preservation company BlueGreen.

The Public Health Department for Seattle & King County is recommending that you stay away from King County lakes if you see algae in the water.

Preliminary analysis suggests that the pink color of water at Keālia Pond appears to be the result of a single-celled organism called halobacteria. Officials with the US Fish and Wildlife Service say halobacteria are “salt-loving organisms” found in high salinity water bodies.

The war on algal blooms in Utah is being waged on many fronts. Utah is among the states that carry out routine sampling of recreational water bodies. Read more.

The war on algal blooms in Utah is being waged on many fronts. Utah is among the states that carry out routine sampling of recreational water bodies. Read more.

Considering the harmful effects of toxic algae, all coastal European countries conduct regular monitoring programs for toxic marine algae. Learn about how biosensors can help.

Avon Lake Public Library’s Waugaman Gallery will host a viewing of the award-winning documentary, "The Erie Situation."

Nebraska jumped to the forefront of monitoring for outbreaks after two dogs died in 2004. But political and economic hurdles continue to slow efforts to prevent toxic blooms.

Tests show the toxin at clumps of algae 50 times higher than in nearby water.

RICHLAND, Wash.- According to a Facebook post made by the Benton-Franklin Health District received a report that a dog has died from consuming toxic algae along the Columbia River.