It's a hot summer day and the sun is bright—perfect weather for taking a dip in your pool. You venture out to the backyard to check out the pool you haven't used since last summer. Lo and behold, it's ...

Algae can show up in all the wrong places: pools, patios, decks, roof shingles, rain barrels, fish tanks, birdbaths, and steps. If left unchecked, algae can be more than a nuisance — it can be a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Ivy growing up the side of a home is charming. Green algae growing on the house? Not so much. Algae looks like a plant, it photosynthesizes ...

GREEN LAKE – Blue-green algae bloom is widespread throughout Green Lake for the first time, according to the Green Lake Association. The algae produces toxins that are harmful to people and pets, so ...

The Wisconsin DNR listed Green Lake as an impaired body of water in 2014 as a result of high phosphorous, which fuels algae blooms. Sources of pollution include runoff from farms, livestock, yard ...