algal blooms

Commentary: Florida’s great green algae disaster

We asked for it... us and Rick Scott Imagine for a moment that you see a guy slowly reaching toward…

6 years ago

White House approves huge reservoir for Lake Okeechobee overflow

Photo: Algae collects along the the shore of Shepard Park on the St. Lucie River near downtown Stuart on June…

6 years ago

Environmental activist Erin Brockovich on water releases from Lake Okeechobee

A nationally-known environmental activist and consumer advocate is speaking out against the releases of water from Lake Okeechobee. Erin Brockovich,…

6 years ago

NOAA: 40% of Lake Okeechobee covered in harmful algae

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimates 40 percent of Lake Okeechobee is now covered in a harmful blue-green algae…

6 years ago

Warming drives spread of toxic algae in US, researchers say

SALEM, Oregon — The words blasted to cellphones around Oregon’s capital city were ominous: “Civil emergency. prepare for action.” Within…

6 years ago