Toxic Algae Blooms Are Lasting Longer in Lake Erie − Why That’s a Worry for People and Pets

June 26, 2025

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5-15 mins
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Presented by The Conversation

Federal scientists are forecasting a mild to moderate harmful algal bloom season in Lake Erie for 2025, but experts caution that even a “moderate” bloom can pose serious risks, as seen in Toledo’s 2014 water crisis. In this article from The Conversation, a University of Michigan researcher breaks down what’s driving the blooms, what DNA testing reveals about new and emerging toxins, and how climate change and agricultural runoff are making them increasingly difficult to manage.

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