Blue Green Algae

What to do if you spot Blue Green Algae

Report it.

Report it to the Ministry of the Environment 1-800-268-6060

Notify MACA Lake Steward Tim Hagarty at jthagarty@bell.net or (705) 457-4595

Avoid it.

Do not go in the water and do not let your pets go in the water.

Don’t use it.

Do not use the water for drinking, bathing or washing dishes if the lake is your primary water source.

Preventative Measures

You Can Help Prevent Blue Green Algae Blooms (door hanger content)

grass 2.jpg — Grass Clippings - An Unexpected Culprit

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Articles and Links

Dangerous Algal Toxin Now Also Found in Air

The Science Times

Causation Studies on Five Muskoka Lakes

Algae Blooms in Ontario’s Lakes: Analyzing the trends

Ontario MEC Blue-green Algae Webpage

What Causes Blue-green Algal Blooms?

HKPR Blue-green Algae Webpage

Cyanobacteria Blooms: A Hot Mess

Podcast - Liz Favot

Protecting Your Pets