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We’re working to add toxicity to our suite of Lake Erie harmful algal bloom forecast products

aerial image of cyanobacterial harmful algal bloom in western Lake Erie.

NOAA and partners are working to add toxicity to our suite of Lake Erie harmful algal bloom forecast products. Our scientists have successfully developed an experimental forecast that will provide precise information to give greater advance notice of where and when there is a high risk of toxin exposure. Learn more: https://research.noaa.gov/noaa-develops-new-method-to-forecast-toxin-risk-from-harmful-algal-blooms-on-lake-erie/