Quick-growing blooms of bacteria and algae have long been a hazard in lakes and rivers, because of the toxins they produce. Fueled in part by agricultural runoff, these blooms are also threatening ...

I am writing to bring attention to a serious issue that faces Lake County. For the past decade, there have been occasions in which local water quality has been compromised. These include the 2021 ...

Algae blooms in bodies of water, like this duck week on a pond, can be caused by fertilizer runoff. Courtesy Johnson County Extension After conducting a soil test, home gardeners are often raring to ...

Toxic algae blooms are spreading across Florida and pose health risks to people and pets. Scientists and environmentalists say much of the problem stems from fertilizer runoff, leaky septic tanks, and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Researchers believe a decline in seagrass is leaving manatees malnourished. Dave Fleetham/Design Pics Editorial/Universal Images ...

An “unusual number” of fish were found dead in a town on Florida’s Estero Island this month, and officials believe fertilizer runoff is likely to blame. Fort Myers Beach resident Stephen Clark told ...

Lee County is kicking off its annual "fertilizer blackout period" to prevent water quality issues during the rainy season. From June 1 through the end of September, residents are asked to refrain from ...