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Moderate Harmful Algal Bloom Predicted for Western Lake Erie

Jul 1, 2026

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and its research partners are forecasting a moderate harmful algal bloom (HAB) in western Lake Erie this summer. This year’s bloom is expected to measure 3.5 on the HAB severity index, with a potential range of 3 to 4.5.
Water Quality Wednesday Recap

Mar 26, 2026

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Lake Erie Seasonal Harmful Algal Bloom Assessment for 2025

Mar 20, 2026

How severe were harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie last year? What was the severity index and what may have caused it to be high or low?

Sara Guiher from Ohio Sea Grant helps answer these questions and more! Episode 17 of the Flowing Forward Podcast, produced by the OSU Extension Water Quality Team, recaps this information from this past year.