Algal blooms articles
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People and pets urged to avoid San Bernardino lake due to toxic algal bloom
California water officials are urging people and their pets to avoid Silverwood Lake in San Bernardino County after a toxic algal bloom was detected in the reservoir. The Department of Water Resources has issued a caution advisory warning residents to avoid parts of the popular recreation spot until further notice due to the presence of harmful cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, in the water. Blue-green algae are a natural part of many ecosystems, but can grow, or "bloom," rapidly under certain...
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When is the sunflower at peak bloom in Kansas?
Can’t stop thinking about when Kansas’ state flower is looking its best? This story has all the answers.
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Weather Drawing: Happy to be blooming
Attention teachers: Don't forget to submit your students' weather drawing to the Brainerd Dispatch, P.O. Box 974, Brainerd, MN, 56401.