FILE -In this file photo from Sept. 20, 2017, a catfish is visible on the shoreline in the algae-filled waters off North Toledo, Ohio. (Andy Morrison/The Blade via AP File) TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — The toxic blob of algae that turns western Lake Erie a ghastly shade of green each summer and threatens drinking water and fish should be on the smaller side again this year following another dry spring, scientists predicted Wednesday. Researchers expect this will be the first time in more than a decade that the shallowest of the Great Lakes will see back-to-back years of relatively mild algae blooms. But they caution that it’s not a sign the lake is turning the corner just yet.