Harmful algae blooms return to California waterways

REDWOOD VALLEY, 6/19/20 — Toxic cyanobacteria, commonly known as blue-green algae, is popping up in many areas of California. On June 12, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) sent out a press release advising people to be on the lookout for harmful freshwater algal blooms (HABS) as they spend time in and around bodies of water. 

Within the last thirty days, cyanobacteria has been verified across the state, although the California Water Monitoring Council’s HAB incident map* shows cyanobacteria flourishing more near the coast and clustered near San Francisco, Clear Lake, Palm Springs, and around a few lakes and reservoirs.