algae bloom

Orange County Health Department Says People, Pets Should Avoid Lake Anderson Due to Blue-Green Algae Bloom

Danielle Prieur

Residents and tourists to the Orlando area should avoid swimming, water skiing or boating on Lake Anderson during the algae bloom.

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection reported blue-green algae in the water at Carney Island park on Lake Weir. However, the toxins sometimes produced by the algae were not detected. Photo: DEP

Scientists look for link between wastewater and algae in bay

Danielle Prieur

Scientists are looking for any links to dreaded algae blooms and the pumping of 215 gallons of wastewater into Tampa Bay from the site of an old fertilizer plant two months ago.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Red Tide Has Now Reached Hillsborough As Blooms Persist In Southwest Florida

WMFE Staff

Along with toxic red tide blooms, a nontoxic cyanobacteria that blooms annually in the Gulf of Mexico has also been reported in the past week or so.

New State Funding For Indian River Lagoon Cleanup

Amy Green

Indian River Lagoon cleanup is getting a $24 million infusion from the state.

Florida Officials: It Appears No More Fish Are Dying

Catherine Welch

State wildlife and environmental officials touring a massive fish kills in the Indian River Lagoon say it appears that no more fish are dying. They toured an area stretching from Cocoa Beach to Patrick Air Force Base.