Lake Erie's Algae Blooms Start with Less Food for Plants
2 months ago

Lake Erie's Algae Blooms Start with Less Food for Plants

Associated Press  

Lake Erie is experiencing a harmful algal bloom due to nutrient runoff from agricultural fields. To address this issue, farmers in the area are implementing conservation practices such as strip-till farming and buffer strips to reduce nutrient input. These efforts are helping to mitigate the algae bloom, but more funding and support are needed to achieve a sustainable solution.

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Toxic Algae Blooms in Lake Erie: Researchers Explore Effects on Health
2 months ago

Toxic Algae Blooms in Lake Erie: Researchers Explore Effects on Health

Associated Press  

Researchers in Ohio are studying the effects of toxic algae on human health. The algae can make people sick when they come into contact with infected water, and researchers are working to better understand how these toxins affect people, especially those with health conditions like asthma. The researchers are also studying the effects of the toxins when aerosolized, which could …

On Lake Erie, getting rid of problem algae starts with giving it less food
2 months ago

On Lake Erie, getting rid of problem algae starts with giving it less food

The Independent  

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