Lake Erie is one of several Midwestern lakes that is plagued by harmful algal blooms (HABs) in the summer months. If you live near one, you may have seen the green “pond scum” floating on the surface or heard about the potent toxins that are released into the water, endangering both ecosystems and public health. […]
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