blue green algae

Pale green algae coated the shoreline and the surface of Doctors Lake in July 2018.

Blue-green algae returns in Doctors Lake

The Florida Department of Health is warning of potentially toxic blue-green algae in Doctors Lake at Pace Island in Clay County.

Blue green algae in the St. Johns River.

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Algae bloom warning issued for Clay County

Dan Scanlan

The Florida Department of Health in Clay County issued a health alert after harmful blue-green algae and toxins were found in Doctors Lake, meaning the public should exercise caution in and around that waterway.

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Algae warning issued in Clay County as holiday weekend nears

The Florida Department of Health in Clay County advised caution "in and around Clay County waterways."

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Blue-green algae alert issued for creek near Whitey's Fish Camp

Health officials are warning of a risk from blue-green algae in Swimming Pen Creek, near Whitey's Fish Camp in Clay County.

Blue-green algae in Doctors Lake in 2017.

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Health warning issued over blue-green algae at Doctors Lake

The alert comes days before people will take to the lake on the long Memorial Day weekend.

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Algal Blooms Reported Throughout Lower Basin Of St. Johns River

Brendan Rivers

The St. Johns Riverkeeper says multiple blue-green algal blooms have been reported in the Welaka, Satsuma and Palatka areas of Florida.“In some cases it’s…

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Gov. DeSantis Signs Executive Order Pledging To Secure $2.5B For FL’s Environmental Issues

Brendan Rivers

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis followed up on a campaign promise Thursday by signing an executive order designed to address the environmental issues that…

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Toxic Algae Bloom In Doctors Lake Threatens Swimmers' Health

Cyd Hoskinson

A blue-green algae bloom in Doctors Lake is posing a serious health risk to swimmers.St. Johns Riverkeeper Lisa Rinaman said water samples taken the week…