As the summer gets warmer across Vermont, lakes and rivers are populated by residents and visitors alike trying to cool off. However, the refreshing waters may also be filled with another visitor: ...

Green, murky water can signal more than an eyesore. Certain blooms raise safety concerns for swimmers, pets, and homeowners near lakes and ponds.

BOSTON - The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has confirmed a cyanobacteria bloom at Longfellow Bridge’s downstream of the Charles River. This the first major bloom in four years and is being ...

Algae is a ubiquitous feature in waterways throughout the globe, including western North America. Slippery, green epilithic ...

Cyanobacteria can cause rashes, fevers, headaches, mouth blisters, vomiting, acute liver damage, and more, according to the N.H. Department of Environmental Services. (Getty Images) Living on ...

EASTHAMPTON — The Nashawannuck Pond — at the forefront of one of the city’s iconic views with Mt. Tom looming in the background — developed a cyanobacteria bloom this summer, but further investigation ...

A toxic algae bloom has formed on the Charles River in Boston, which has prompted officials to close certain areas of the river. The Boston Public Health Commission is telling people to avoid contact ...

EASTHAMPTON — Stay out of Rubber Thread Pond. That’s the message from the Easthampton Health Department, which issued a health advisory for the body of water behind the city’s 50 Payson Ave. parking ...

A rare sight appeared at South Bohemia’s Lipno Reservoir: the ice turned green, caused by cyanobacteria trapped beneath the ...

On clear days in Hartbeespoort, South Africa, satellite images often reveal a reservoir with shades of deep blue interrupted ...