Illinois Officials Ask Residents to Continue to be Alert to Possible Blue-Green Algae on Illinois Lakes, Rivers, Streams & Ponds
(WorldNews Environment)

High Concentrations of the Algal Toxin, Microcystin, Found in Illinois Lake Following Death of a Canine SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Public Health are asking residents to continue to be vigilant, even now that fall weather is approaching, if they are planning activities on Illinois waterways, including lakes, rivers, streams and ponds. Water conditions remain ideal for blue-green algae (also known as cyanobacteria) blooms. Blue-green algae are microscopic organisms that naturally occur in lakes and streams. Blooms form when algae reproduce rapidly and accumulate in dense quantities. While most are harmless, some blue-green algae can produce...