Toxic Algae

The algae bloom at Central Marine in August 2016.

Scott Includes Indian River Lagoon In Proposed State Budget

The Associated Press

Gov. Rick Scott is calling for $60 million for the Indian River Lagoon and Caloosahatchee River in response to last summer’s toxic algae blooms.

Environment

Everglades Advocates Promote Reservoir As Part Of Federal Restoration Plan

Everglades advocates are calling for the construction of a reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee. Their visit to central Florida on Thursday is part of a…

Environment

Toxic Algae Found To Be Growing Global Concern

New research shows toxic algae blooms like those that plagued Florida’s coastal estuaries this summer are a growing global problem.Research from the U.S.…

Airborne Toxins Detected At Worst Algae Sites

Amy Green/WMFE

Toxins have been detected in the air at four Treasure Coast sites where a toxic algae bloom has accumulated in high densities.

Environment

DEP Tests Confirm Toxins in Blue Green Algae in Cape Coral

Tests on blue green algae at the Cape Coral Yacht Club came back with low levels of toxins that can contribute to environmental and public health…