Climate change driving bacteria growth in lakes
- Abstract
Every summer, a handful of Oregon’s most popular crystal blue lakes are shut down by public health authorities because of harmful algae blooms. Sometimes called blue-green algae, the blooms are caused by a toxin-producing bacteria, often forming a green paint-like scum on the surface of the water that can cause health problems for humans and can kill livestock and pets.
- Resource Type
- Magazine/newspaper article
- Author
- Markian Hawryluk
- Resource URL
- http://www.bendbulletin.com/health/4464212-151/climate-change-driving-bacteria-growth-in-lakes
- Publication
- The Bulletin
- Date
- June 30, 2016
- Organization Type
- News
- Health and Human Impact
- Vector-borne disease
- Climate and Environmental Impact
- Water
- Region
- Northwest
- Other
- Advocacy Health surveillance