Nebraska has issued a health alert for Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), also known as toxic blue-green algae, for three Nebraska lakes including Maskenthine Reservoir in Stanton County and Kirkman’s Cove ...

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According to Missouri DNR, algae blooms occur when a body of water has an over-abundance of nitrogen and phosphorus, ...

Two Wright County beaches were closed due to concerns about swimmer's itch but expected to reopen the following day.

Fishing in Central Minnesota faces challenges as high water levels lead to no wake zones and potential blue-green algae.

Every summer across the nation, lake lovers have to contend with swimmers’ itch—an annoying rash caused by parasites in warm ...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources frequently receives questions about devices that generate water current to blast muck and aquatic plants away. They have various trade names, but the DNR ...

Giant hogweed, an invasive species, can cause painful blisters, as well as scars and sensitivity to sunlight that can last ...

The NBA's annual showcase for rookies and young players in Las Vegas begins Thursday. Here are the players and rosters to watch.

The Hill County Health Department has issued a warning about harmful algal blooms (HABs) observed at Bear Paw Lake (Second Lake) on July 7, 2025, and ...

A 2024 report of treatment of American Lake showed “significant problems” with the invasive weed in the lake over the past few decades and AquaTechnex, LLC has been using a selective herbicide called ...

Blue-green algae can be found all over Minnesota. Here's some more info about why it forms and what to look for.