https://www.wcmu.org/tags/algae-blooms Algae Blooms en-US Copyright Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:25:12 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-31/lake-eries-summer-algal-bloom-was-relatively-mild This year’s harmful algal bloom in western Lake Erie was among the mildest this century. Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:25:12 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-31/lake-eries-summer-algal-bloom-was-relatively-mild Pat Batcheller https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-08/rock-snot-detected-on-the-au-sable-river-prompts-caution Researchers still don't know much about didymo or "rock snot," a microscopic algae that can bloom into thick, slimy mats on rivers. Wed, 08 May 2024 17:35:16 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-08/rock-snot-detected-on-the-au-sable-river-prompts-caution Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-29/researchers-project-lake-erie-algae-wont-be-as-bad-as-last-year Researchers are projecting the cyanobacterial bloom in the western basin of Lake Erie won’t be as bad as last year. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 20:48:26 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-29/researchers-project-lake-erie-algae-wont-be-as-bad-as-last-year Lester Graham https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-01-26/charter-boat-captain-shares-impacts-of-algal-blooms-on-business Harmful algal blooms may leave lakes with a bright green or oily surface... it’s caused by an overgrowth of toxic cyanobacteria. Climate change is projected to increase blooms and expand their presence across Michigan. Thu, 26 Jan 2023 23:53:12 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-01-26/charter-boat-captain-shares-impacts-of-algal-blooms-on-business Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-24/invasive-species-of-algae-found-in-boardman-river-near-traverse-city An invasive species that threatens rivers and streams has been spotted in the Boardman River, near Traverse City.It’s called “didymo,” but it also has an unappetizing nickname: Rock snot. Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:56:31 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-24/invasive-species-of-algae-found-in-boardman-river-near-traverse-city Ed Ronco https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-15/state-develops-map-to-track-harmful-algal-blooms A new resource is available for Michigan residents and visitors to be more aware of toxic algal blooms on lakes. Mon, 15 Aug 2022 22:23:29 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-15/state-develops-map-to-track-harmful-algal-blooms Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-22/warm-weather-may-bring-more-algal-blooms-health-officials-warn Wed, 22 Jun 2022 22:28:50 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-22/warm-weather-may-bring-more-algal-blooms-health-officials-warn Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-12-07/rock-snot-algae-found-in-the-upper-manistee-river The discovery marks the first time didymo has been found in the lower peninsula. Tue, 07 Dec 2021 23:49:33 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-12-07/rock-snot-algae-found-in-the-upper-manistee-river Patrick Shea https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2021-06-08/new-dataset-shows-great-lakes-changing-color A new study shows the Great Lakes have been changing color since the late 1980s, but researchers don’t know the reason for sure.The NASA-funded study of… Tue, 08 Jun 2021 17:36:55 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2021-06-08/new-dataset-shows-great-lakes-changing-color Ben Ackley https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-07-13/scientists-forecast-significant-algae-bloom-on-lake-erie Scientists predict a significant harmful algae bloom for western Lake Erie this year.The forecast, a joint effort between the National Oceanic and… Fri, 13 Jul 2018 20:44:27 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-07-13/scientists-forecast-significant-algae-bloom-on-lake-erie Elizabeth Miller