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Jun 23, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Florida's Harmful Algae Blooms: A Year-Round Freshwater HAB Problem: Cyanobacteria From January Throughout The Year
Florida issued freshwater cyanobacteria advisories in the first week of January 2026. Months later, the same nutrient-rich lakes and canals keep blooming. Florida no longer has a summer freshwater bloom season; it has a year-round one.
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Jun 15, 2026 ∙ 4 min
Cayuga Lake's April 23 Bloom: The Earliest Harmful Algae Bloom on Record
On April 23, 2026, volunteers confirmed the earliest harmful algae bloom on record at Cayuga Lake in upstate New York. In 2025, the first bloom did not appear until July 5. The 73 day shift has serious implications for Northeast lake managers.
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Jun 10, 2026 ∙ 4 min
From Lake Mead to the Virgin River: The 2026 Western Freshwater Harmful Algae Bloom Season Starts Early
Lake Mead recorded its first 2026 bloom on March 13. By mid-May a dog had died at the Virgin River and Lake Lawrence, Washington registered microcystin at 5.7 times the state safety limit. The inland West freshwater season starts early.
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