Health Advisory issued for upper end of Hayden Lake because of harmful algal bloom

Harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie, Presque Isle Bay pose threat to dogs

Hot weather equals harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie and Presque Isle Bay. They're caused when the nutrients from agricultural runoff combine with warmer water. Another Erie Co. mosquito tests positive for West Nile Virus Organisms within the blooms release a toxin that can be harmful to both people and pets. Sherri Mason, executive director of Project NePTWNE said current local levels aren't dangerous for humans, but do pose a risk to dog…

Health Advisory issued for upper end of Hayden Lake because of harmful algal bloom

Recent sampling showed cyanobacteria near Sportsman’s Park and the bay north of Sportsman’s Park point on the northern arm of the lake.

Idaho Encourages Public to ‘#PlaySafe’ around Harmful Algal Blooms - The Environmental Council of the States (ECOS)

With summer in full swing, Idaho, like many other states, is finding harmful algal blooms (HABs) in water bodies across the state. To help raise public awareness, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is posting on social media regularly throughout the summer with the tag ‘#PlaySafe’ to encourage Idahoans to be aware of HABS as they recreate in and around water. The Facebook posts, which include Spanish translation, have featured p…