Increase in toxic blue-green algae in Iowa's Great Lakes due to drought followed by high water levels
7/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
CATEGORIES:
Tourism & Recreation
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Iowa
Start Date: 7/15/2024
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The Great Lakes have experienced an increase in toxic blue-green algae, according the the Iowa Regents’ Lakeside Lab. Years of drought filled the lakes with with high levels of nitrogen, phosphorus, and contaminated sediment. Combined with warm conditions, these components encourage growth of blue-green algae.
Radio Iowa (Des Moines, IA), 7/15/24.
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