Hot summer days make most of us want to get out and enjoy nature, often bringing along our dogs. It is important to be aware of algae blooms and the potential life- threatening consequences of human and animal contact with them. Algae are tiny plant-like organisms that are found in all types of water. They are essential to the earth because, like plants, they produce oxygen we need to survive. They are found worldwide — from ponds, lakes, and streams in Vermont to the hot springs of Yellowstone to oceans an … (read more)
