And in fact, algae to an extent is always expected. As far as solutions go, some methods to combat blue-green algae are waste management, land-use activity, or chemical treatment.

Toxic algae blooms remain a persistent issue at Elk and Beaver lakes nearly two years after the installation of an oxygenation system that was supposed to make the popular swimming spot safe. Last ...

Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, occurs naturally and can look like grass clippings, powder, scum or fuzz floating in the water. While it can be blue-green in colour it can also appear brown or ...

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has issued blue-green algae advisories for 13 lakes across the province. Jay White, an Alberta biologist, said advisories come when algae floats to the surface and ...

Toxic algae bloom kills whales, pelicans A vast bloom of toxic algae is killing more than 200 species of marine life off the southern coast of Australia, scientists and conservation groups say ...

To improve water quality and prevent harmful algae growth, a nanobubble system is being installed in Lake Killarney, Man. The pilot project uses technology that infuses water with ultra-fine ...

Albertans are being reminded to watch out for blue-green algae as they visit lakes this summer, even though the province has yet to experience a prolonged heatwave which people often associate with ...