Tag: Algae
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Did LA wildfire debris worsen this year’s toxic algal bloom? Researchers say it’s unlikely
LOS ANGELES — When scores of dead and dying sea animals began washing up on L.A.-area beaches just weeks after January’s devastating fires, the timing seemed suspicious. Harmful algae blooms had sickened marine life in each of the three years prior. But the especially high number of animal deaths this year prompted several research teams…
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Colorado Dragon Boat Festival may have to row away from Sloan’s Lake
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Elevated bacterial issues in the Sloan’s Lake blue-green algae may force the beloved Colorado Dragon Boat Festival to clearer waters. Its been at the west Denver man-made lake for 24 years, since 2001. This year’s festival, already moved from July to September to address the…
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Toxic algae bloom is deadly to pets, other animals, Colorado health agency warns
Toxic algae blooms, which the summer months bring, can kill pets, particularly dogs, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment warned on Thursday. People recreating in Colorado waters should be aware that hot summer months are the peak period for toxic algae blooms in Colorado, the agency said in a news release. While algae…
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Health officials warn of potentially deadly algae in Colorado reservoir
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is urging residents to stay away from the DeWeese Reservoir after a toxic algae bloom was discovered in the water Wednesday. Signs have been erected around the reservoir in Custer County, warning of “risk of death” if people or animals make contact with or consume the water. Wildlife Manager Mike Trujillo…
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Denver Park officials warn of deadly algae in lake
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver Parks & Recreation and Denver Department of Public Health and Environment officials are warning the public about a deadly blue-green algae found in Sloan Lake. The deadly algae Cyanobacteria can cause neurological problems and liver failure that can lead to death in dogs, cats,…