GIBRALTAR ISLAND, Ohio — Drought and abnormally dry conditions are keeping western Lake Erie on track for a mild algae season while also giving Great Lakes scientists more insight into the long-term durability of toxic cyanobacteria that can threaten the region’s drinking water.
Experts indicate the situation underscores the strong correlation between agricultural runoff and algal growth, while agreeing there is a lot more to learn about how long algae can survive, even in cold.
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