Cyanobacteria bloom, Charles River
Blue-green algae discovered in part of Charles River, public health advisory issued
A major bloom of blue-green algae has been discovered in part of the Charles River, prompting a public health advisory for people not to swim, fish, boat, or take part in other forms of recreation. The algae, formally known as cyanobacteria, was confirmed downstream of the Longfellow Bridge on Thursday by the state Department of Public Health.
For the first time in four years, the Charles River experiences a cyanobacteria bloom
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 considered a public health advisory.
Cyanobacteria bloom prompts public health advisory for Charles River
Officials urged people to stay away from the Charles River Thursday after test results confirmed a bloom of dangerous cyanobacteria downstream of<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More
A 'major' bloom of harmful cyanobacteria discovered in the Charles River
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health posted an advisory for the area of the river between the Longfellow Bridge and the Cambridge Dam due to a bloom of cyanobacteria. Cyanobacteria is a blue-green algae that can release cyanotoxins,
High Toxic Algae Levels Found In Charles River, Health Advisory Issued
The DPH declared the body of water unsafe for people and pets, warning visitors not to swim or swallow water and keep animals away.
Harmful bacteria bloom found in Charles River
The bacteria can be dangerous to humans and animals, health officials say. The post Harmful bacteria bloom found in Charles River appeared first on Boston.com.
Section of Charles River turns green from first toxic algae bloom in 4 years
The area between the Charles River Dam and the Longfellow Bridge is currently experiencing a harmful cyanobacterial bloom, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. An environmental group says this is the river's first major bloom in four years.
State warns public of ‘harmful’ bacteria in Charles River, other water
The DPH is warning people to avoid contact with lakes and ponds throughout the state that contain cyanobacterial bloom.
Portion of Charles River looks green from cyanobacterial bloom
A toxic algae bloom is affecting part of the Charles River between Boston and Cambridge. Enter Shelf, an app that lets you create a personalized "storefront" of your media habits, then connect with others based on the movies,
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Fact check: Sununu claims cyanobacteria are ‘not toxic’
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Swimming remains off limits for people and pets at town beach as algae bloom thickens
Swimming at the town beach remained off limits for people and pets this week as a late-summer algae bloom thickened and visibility remained unacceptably low. The town’s sanitarian, Jim Garreffi of the ...
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Warning to pet owners: Algae outbreak threatens Potomac River pets
Officials are warning pet owners to keep their animals out of the water of the Potomac River in certain areas ... where officials detected a cyanobacteria bloom that " has produced algal toxins ...
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DEQ warns public to avoid blue-green algal bloom in eastern NC river
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality is warning the public to avoid about eight miles of the Chowan River between Rockyhook and Edenton. An algal bloom that was first reported in the area ...