The health department tests an array of lakes across Pierce County besides Palmer Lake including Spanaway Lake and Lake Tapps ...

Pontoosuc Lake still has a “moderate risk” advisory on the city’s web page, even after the key health advisory was lifted ...

Five beaches in King County have high levels of bacteria, according to the local health department. One has toxic algae.

A number of Minnesota cities have reported blue-green algae blooms this summer, causing the temporary closing of some beaches ...

The U.S. men's national team notched a huge win in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals on Sunday evening. Team USA topped ...

Ohio water researchers see some progress in reducing nutrient loading to the lake, but much work remains to curb annual scums ...

A team of researchers is tapping into the ocean’s vast body of free-floating environmental DNA to catch blooms before they ...

“If you suspect your dog has come into contact with blue-green algae or ingested contaminated water, contact your vet ...

Do dishes made of algae or insects have a chance of finding a place on our tables as alternative protein food (APF) choices?

The blooms have become an annual problem in the Great Lakes. DNA studies show what’s growing there and why it’s dangerous.

“When you see algae, don’t swim, wade, waterski, or fish,” the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department website says. “Keep in ...

A new study led by Harvard biologists describes how some sea slugs consume algae and incorporate their photosynthetic ...