Minn. Pollution Control Agency: Blue-Green Algae: If in Doubt, Stay Out
July 09, 2024
July 09, 2024
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 9 (TNSres) -- The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued the following news:
Hot, calm weather creates the perfect conditions for algae growth in Minnesota lakes. Blue-green algae "blooms" have a thick, cloudy appearance that can look like green paint, pea soup, or floating mats of scum. Some, but not all, species of blue-green algae contain potent toxins that can be deadly to dogs, livestock, and other animals within hours of contact. The toxi . . .
Hot, calm weather creates the perfect conditions for algae growth in Minnesota lakes. Blue-green algae "blooms" have a thick, cloudy appearance that can look like green paint, pea soup, or floating mats of scum. Some, but not all, species of blue-green algae contain potent toxins that can be deadly to dogs, livestock, and other animals within hours of contact. The toxi . . .