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February 28, 2022
It may still be winter but the interest in harmful algal blooms in Michigan is still high. Aaron Parker, EGLE senior aquatic biologist, recently addressed the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, on harmful algal blooms in Michigan's recreational waters.
Since Michigan began tracking algal blooms in 2016, confirmed cyanobacteria blooms - the scientific name for the organism that can produce toxins -- in Michigan have increased dramatically. Last year, there were 79 different waterbodies with confirmed blooms, compared to 21 in 2016.
In general, blooms develop when
Parker notes that changes in the Great Lakes region's climate contribute to algal blooms. From 1951 to 2017:
Higher temperatures have contributed to longer seasons for cyanobacteria, Parker notes. He cites 2021, when the first confirmed cyanobacteria bloom occurred in March and had some blooms last into late November.
He cautions, however, that you can't tell if an algal bloom is toxic just by looking at it; that requires testing. Since 2014, the State of Michigan has been testing for harmful algal blooms.
The State also established an email address - AlgaeBloom@Michigan.gov -- that allows residents to send concerns and photos of suspected algal blooms.
Check out the video presentation for more information on algal blooms.
Caption: Most cyanobacteria blooms appear on water surfaces and are green.
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Michigan has selected 25 community-based organizations to join the state’s first Michigan (MI) Justice40 Accelerator, a 12-month program designed to build capacity and provide funding, training, and technical support to organizations serving under-resourced and underserved communities statewide. The year-long program will help meet the goals of the MI Healthy Climate Plan while addressing historical inequities.
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With aging infrastructure, emerging contaminants and changing environmental conditions, the responsibility to protect water resources continues to grow.
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