Blue-green Algae in Copco and Iron Gate Lakes Behind Klamath River Dams: Nature s Solution for Anthropogenic Nitrates
Nitrogen fixing algae, as seen in Copco & Iron Gate Lakes on the Klamath River are Nature s remediating solution for anthropogenic nitrates in the water. They take nitrates out of solution and integrate them into their bodies, thereby sequestering nitrates
Copco Lake was created over the existing Clammittee Lake , that existed for millennia. The myriad of species of flora and fauna in and around the critical habitat provided by the fresh water ecosystem of the lake is amazing. Photo: William E. Simpson II
A pair of threatened Western Pond Turtles at Copco Lake. Just one of many threatened and endangered species of flora and fauna thriving in or around Copco and Iron Gate Lakes. Photo: William E. Simpson II
Those nasty cyanobacteria blooms are like a monster B-movie: They come from beneath the water’s surface!
New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services previously issued a warning about a cyanobacteria bloom at Hot Hole Pond in Loudon. ELODIE REED
New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services previously issued a warning about a cyanobacteria bloom at Hot Hole Pond in Loudon. ELODIE REED
Published: 5/10/2021 4:44:46 PM
There’s nothing quite as nice on a day as jumping into a cool clear New Hampshire lake. Unless it has been hit with a cyanobacteria bloom, that is; then it’s gross. And dangerous.
The number of these blooms, which can release toxins that sicken or even kill people and animals, has increased to the point that the state has set up monitoring programs to spot them. But what we’d really like is a way to predict blooms in advance instead of waiting until they become visible – say an app that dings your phone when the chance of toxic blooms at your Tow
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