Blue-green algae are microscopic organisms that naturally occur in Connecticut’s lakes, ponds and rivers. When they interact with hot temperatures, sunlight and high nutrient levels, it causes the ...

Experts say there are dangerous levels of contamination in over half of coastal and great lakes beaches in the U.S.

A new report reveals contaminated beach conditions in Washington, raising health concerns for summer visitors.

Know what you're dealing with before trying to get rid of (or at least control) common aquatic weeds that gross out swimmers ...

Another notable closure is at Walden Pond State Reservation’s main beach. The beach will remain closed for the entirety of ...

State officials said that officials try to schedule follow-up tests within the next day when a closure takes place.

An alga that threatens freshwater ecosystems and is toxic to vertebrates has a sneaky way of ensuring its success: It ...

There are new signs at Parks Canada beaches along Prince Edward Island's North Shore advising visitors not to swim in three ...

Kits that help people grow their own golden oyster mushrooms at home may be one reason this nonnative species is now spreading in the wild.

UK-based dog nutrition expert Simon Crawshaw has warned dog owners they should be cautious when taking their pets for walks ...

"Cases have expanded in the Eastern U.S.," Aileen Marty, professor of infectious diseases, Florida International University, told Newsweek.

Dog owners are being urged to be cautious when walking their pooches by Scotland's beautiful lochs, thanks to the emergence ...