Blue-green algae capable of producing substance toxic to humans and wildlife, can affect drinking water and local economies
means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.An airborne campaign assisted in improvements to the NOAA harmful algae bloom forecast. The smokestacks are those of DTE Energy’s Monroe Power Plant in Monroe, Mich., on Lake Erie’s western shore.NOAA and its research partners are forecasting a moderate to larger-than-moderate harmful algal bloom in western Lake Erie this summer.
The size of a HAB is not necessarily an indication of how toxic it is. For example, the toxins in a large bloom may not be as concentrated as in a smaller bloom. Each algal bloom is unique in terms of size, toxicity and ultimately its impact on local communities.provides predictions and visualizations of the bloom’s location and movement on the lake’s surface, as well as where the bloom is located within the water column.
The range in forecasted severity reflects the uncertainty in forecasting precipitation, particularly for July. There is a small risk of a significant rainfall event over the next few weeks; if that occurs the increased river flow and nutrient load may lead to bloom severity near the top of the forecasted range. NOAA will issue a seasonal forecast update in late July based on observed nutrient loads in the western basin watershed.
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