The Tongass Forest in southeast Alaska, a temperate rain forest, is experiencing record-low precipitation and severe drought conditions, impacting community hydroelectricity production.

Toxic blue-green algae were found in record levels in Southampton’s Lake Agawam earlier this month, capping a summer during which a dozen South Fork lakes and ponds were closed due to high levels of the harmful bacteria.

Set against the austere peaks of the Western Brooks Range, the lake, looked like it was boiling. Its waters hissed, bubbled and popped as a powerful greenhouse gas escaped from the lake bed.

The Martin County Sheriff’s Office believes a toxic algae bloom is to blame for killing one dog and making six others sick.

Heavy spring precipitation leads to strong river flow, sweeping away cabin and fish rack.

Plans are underway for raising the weir: a reflection of widespread concern, says Ken Traynor

Stantec engineering designed the plans for pumping water from the Apex River to Lake Geraldine, the city's reservoir, which has lower water levels than in years past.

Sockeye salmon are migrating up B.C.'s Fraser River right now, but the water is so warm the fish may die before they have the chance to spawn.

Authorities warn 17ft of water could hit Lynchburg in Virginia in minutes if a dam overspills.

Necropsy results show blue-green algae caused the deaths of three dogs playing near the St. John River more than a week ago.

The beach at a state park in upstate New York has been closed because of a toxic algae bloom.

Algae blooms may produce toxins that can cause mild to severe health problems, says Cameron Deacoff, an environmental performance officer with the municipality.

EUMETSAT satellite shows blue-green algae bloom covering Lake Okeechobee.

Not all blooms are harmful but some types can make humans and animals sick when breathed-in, swallowed or touched

As the Southwest Florida community works to clean toxic algae from waterways, some are seeing signs that a second round could be headed their direction. “Unfortunately it looks likes like a repeat of what we saw last time,” said Mark Richey of North Fort Myers. Just seven weeks ago, the WINK News Drone showed a …

Alberta Health Services has issued a health advisory for Heritage Lake, near Morinville, until further notice. Blue-green algae blooms have been Alberta Health Services has issued a health advisory for Heritage Lake, near Morinville, until further notice.

Swimmers have reported feeling nausea, itchy skin and irritated eyes after vising the popular lake.

Spruce rust (Chrysomyxa ledicola) fungal spores found along the banks on the Kuskokwim River

MOREAU - The Moreau Lake State Park swimming beach has been closed due to an algal bloom causing potential health hazards, a spokesman for the state Officer Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation said Wednesday. The beach was closed Tuesday afternoon as a precaution, said Dan Keefe, a spokesman for State Parks in Albany.

Alberta Health Services (AHS) issued two advisories last week regarding blue-green algae blooms in Peanut Lake and Lac La Nonne. Blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, is a naturally-occurring photosynthetic organism that often becomes visible when weather conditions are calm. Appearing as scum, fuzz, grass clippings or globs on the surface of water, blue-green algae