For decades agricultural waste and manure was dumped into this lake, which has caused issues for the city today.

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A health warning has been issued for Ōtautū Bay in Lake Rotoehu due to a potentially toxic blue-green algae bloom. Photo / Stephen Parker A health warning has been issued for Ōtautū Bay in ...

Seizing sea lions, stranded dolphins, and disoriented pelicans –– the numbers of animals in such a frenzied and unusual state have been climbing in recent weeks in Southern California, and ...

Outreach organizations like REACH said staff spent the day handing out supplies like rain gear, tents and blankets and helping transport people to shelters. King County Executive Dow Constantine ...

SEATTLE — Widespread thunderstorms moved through western Washington Wednesday night, with lightning illuminating skies across the region. The National Weather Service said about 900 lightning ...

Toxic algae blooms contain a neurotoxin that is likely impacting the sea lions. Sea lions on the California coast are reportedly displaying strange behavior, likely due to a harmful algae bloom ...

It’s a dangerous rescue mission for the SeaWorld San Diego Animal Rescue Team as toxic algae poisonings of the Southern California pinniped population has come on fast. STORY: https ...