blue-green algae

Several environmental factors are contributing in the increase in Blue Green Algae blooms being reported across the state.

There is a health advisory issued for Big Arbor Vitae Lake effective immediately for Big Arbor Vitae Lake Beach , located on the northeast shoreline of Big Arbor Vitae Lake off Buckhorn Road, due to the presence of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) blooms.

The algae can be harmful to pets and humans

Oneida County is trying out a weekly water testing process this summer for the county’s most popular public beaches.

The Vilas County Health Department issued a health advisory for Big Arbor Vitae Lake Beach.There’s currently a blue-green algae bloom near the beach off Buckhorn Road.

Researchers from Michigan State University used open data to study climate change in 24,000 U.S. lakes

Wisconsin saw an increase in reports of algal blooms on lakes in 2024.But just because reports are up, doesn’t mean lakes are experiencing more or worse blooms.

Seasonal blooms are common and often monitored in warm and high nutrient lakes throughout southern Wisconsin, but are less commonly reported in lakes up north. This makes it challenging to track and manage across the 1,000s of regional lakes.

Local health officials are warning people that blue-green algae blooms may be sticking around longer this fall because of our unusually warm weather.

According to the latest Environmental Protection Agency data, harmful algae bloom events are increasing across the country - including in Wisconsin