algae – East Metro Water

Lily Lake alum treatment scheduled for May 19

By: angiehongmn May 12, 2022May 11, 2022

Aquatic Biology, Keeping water clean, Local Achievements, Partners and Updatesalgae, alum treatment, featured, Lily Lake, middle st. croix watershed management organization, phosphorus, StillwaterLeave a Comment

The alum will draw phosphorus out of the water column and also seal sediment on the lake bottom so that the nutrient can no longer feed algae.

Heat Wave Spurs Harmful Algal Blooms in Some Minnesota Lakes

By: angiehongmn July 29, 2021July 27, 2021

Aquatic Biology, Keeping water cleanalgae, algae blooms, blue-green algae, Carver Lake, featured, WoodburyLeave a Comment

Usually, algae and aquatic plants are merely a nuisance, but sometimes a form of cyanobacteria known as blue-green algae can bloom and release toxins that make humans and animals sick.

A Martha Stewart Guide to Lake Water Quality

By: angiehongmn July 1, 2021

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Three variables – water clarity, total phosphorus, and chlorophyll – are combined to create a metric known as a trophic state index.

A few years back, Jerry Spetzman began noticing that the color of the algae samples on a white filter corresponded almost perfectly with the lakes’ overall water quality.

Green days on a summer lake – and that’s not a good thing

By: angiehongmn August 21, 2020August 20, 2020

Aquatic Biology, Keeping water cleanalgae, algae blooms, featured, phosphorus, stormwater pollution, Woodbury1 Comment

Algae blooms in Carver Lake and other urban lakes are usually caused by too much phosphorus flowing into the water from sidewalks, streets, and parking lots.

Help to keep our lakes blue by sweeping dirt and yard waste off of your sidewalk, driveway and curb-line throughout the year and adopting your local storm drain: http://www.adopt-a-drain.org.

Dead fish and green water?

By: angiehongmn July 9, 2020July 9, 2020

Aquatic Biology, Keeping water cleanadopt a drain, algae, algae blooms, clean water, comfort lake - forest lake watershed district, featured, fish kills, Forest LakeLeave a Comment

Explanations for recent phenomena observed in Forest Lake In recent weeks, several people have contacted the Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District (CLFLWD) to report fish kills and algal growth observed in Forest Lake. Read on to learn what’s behind these recent phenomena. Fish Kill: After conversation with the Minnesota DNR, watershed district staff have concluded…

State of the Mississippi River

By: angiehongmn March 15, 2017

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We’ve achieved a 35% reduction in phosphorus concentrations in the metro Mississippi River, mostly due to improvements at wastewater treatment plants, but that improvement is somewhat counteracted by the increase in flow coming from upstream.

Recipe for Saucy Homegrown Algae

By: angiehongmn September 15, 2016

Keeping water cleanalgae, algae blooms, clean water, non-point source pollutionLeave a Comment

Interested in whipping up a batch of blue-green algae for your next family gathering? Here’s what you’ll need.

The mysterious connection between leaves and algae

By: angiehongmn October 12, 2015

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Consider the contrast between what happens to fallen leaves in a forest, versus those in a city neighborhood.

Creating healthy habitat for fish

By: angiehongmn July 27, 2015

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If you don’t like the idea of bass a la glyphosate, then sweep up any spilled herbicide, pesticide, or fertilizer, repair engine leaks on your car, and dispose of used engine oil properly.

As the Water Drop Rolls

By: angiehongmn January 7, 2015

Uncategorizedalgae, Brown's Creek Watershed District, Carnelian Marine St. Croix Watershed District, comfort lake - forest lake watershed district, middle st. croix watershed management organization, phosphorus, ramsey washington metro watershed district, rice creek watershed district, south washington watershed district, Valley Branch Watershed District, water pollutionLeave a Comment

Elsewhere across the east metro, homeowners wielding shovels and pitchforks laid traps, disguised as ornamental landscaping, to keep nutrients and other pollutants out of local waterways.