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Rainfall levels that affect the size of the Maumee River flows during March through July has been recognized as an important factor that sets the stage for algal bloom formation on the lake.
2023 algal blooms on Lake Erie are forecasted to measure three on the severity index, half as much as 2022. But conditions may change depending on July precipitation levels and phosphorus loads.
The harmful algal bloom in western Lake Erie is predicted to be smaller than average this summer, federal and university scientists said Thursday.
Researchers are predicting a mild harmful algal bloom for Lake Erie this year, following a dry spring.
2023 algal blooms on Lake Erie are forecast to measure three on the severity index, half as much as 2022. But conditions may still change.