Phytoplankton is an important component of the food-web and is predated by a wide variety of aquatic organisms, such as water fleas, copepods and fish. These microscopic algae also play a crucial role ...

Despite cooling temperatures, toxic algae continues to be found in the Columbia River in the Tri-Cities and nearby in the Snake River. The most recent water samples collected by the Benton Franklin ...

As rowers prepare for the iconic Head of the Charles regatta, it's not just other boats they're dodging on the water — it's ...

On Friday, several lakes were lifted from the previous watch list, according to state health and wildlife officials.

The New Mexico Environment Department issued a warning visitors to use caution at certain lakes around New Mexico due to the formation of harmful algae blooms. NMED said ...