As chilly weather sweeps through the Berkshires, officials say to avoid Pontoosuc Lake and Richmond Pond. Both bodies of ...

The New Mexico Environment Department issued a warning visitors to use caution at certain lakes around New Mexico due to the formation of harmful algae blooms. NMED said ...

Often called a Harmful Algal Bloom, the Lake Erie blooms of blue-green algae (also known as cyanobacteria) can produce the liver toxin microcystin. Algal blooms pose risks to people and animals, ...

On Friday, several lakes were lifted from the previous watch list, according to state health and wildlife officials.

Peachtree City officials are asking the public to stay clear of the lagoon near the park at Battery Way due to algae growth.

Just over one week from the Head of the Charles, the City of Cambridge is sending out an alert about an algae bloom in the ...

As rowers prepare for the iconic Head of the Charles regatta, it's not just other boats they're dodging on the water — it's ...

Tar puddles are another notable characteristic of UCSB’s campus beaches. Their presence was especially noticeable during fall quarter’s recent Week Zero (sorry, freshmen!), but the sludge is nothing ...