SIU receives startup grant to study algae blooms
SIU Algae Bloom study
By Colin Baillie | May 11, 2021 at 5:31 PM CDT - Updated May 11 at 5:35 PM
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Southern Illinois University researchers are working on a project that will help keep the campus lake clean.
The funding from this project came from a startup grant from the U.S. EPA. That grant is worth $25,000.
Over the last 10 years, Campus Lake has seen an algae bloom issue two to three times.
The algae in the water can be toxic to humans.
SIU Assistant Professor Dr. Jia Lau said they want to protect public health and increase recreation at the campus lake.