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Harmful Algal Blooms Close Spruce Run Reservoir's Swimming Area for 2021 Summer Season

Senate President Steve Sweeney Tours the Montclair Center for Environmental and Life Sciences

Harmful algal blooms invade New Jersey lakes

How Can The State Treat and Prevent Algal Blooms in Lakes?

Bacteria to Blame for Turning Greenwood Lake Green

The Eco-Explorers Experience

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Water quality at N.J. beaches has been remarkably good this year, data showsThe Jersey Shore has not closed any beaches so far this year due to bacteria-related issues, a state official said.

Montclair State University camp teaches middle schoolers about the environmentScholarships cover costs for Newark students, including field trips and lessons.

Harmful Algal Blooms May Impact Your Water<p>Harmful algal blooms (HABs) in our lakes and drinking water reservoirs are a danger to humans, pets, and wildlife, says aquatic ecologist Meiyin Wu.</p>

After record-setting year of toxic algae in N.J. lakes, how bad will this summer get?The harmful algae blooms can cause health problems for humans, including rashes, abdominal pain, and flu-like systems, and be fatal for dogs.

Harmful algal blooms invade New Jersey lakes | Video | NJTV NewsCOVID-19 isn’t the only reason why swimmers should keep their distance this summer at some New Jersey lakes. The pea-soup-like harmful algal blooms, also known as cyanobacteria, have begun to pop up in New Jersey once again.

More toxic algae will plague N.J. amid soaring heat. But will it all be found?Recent weather has been ideal for harmful algal blooms in Garden State lakes and ponds

Dr. Meiyin Wu appointed to NJDEP Ecological Processes Standing CommitteeThe Science Advisory Board (SAB), which the Ecological Processes Committee is a part, provides independent peer review and advice on scientific and technical issues relevant to the DEP's mission.

Greenwood Lake's toxic algae bloom could last months, biologist saysA harmful algal bloom affecting the lake also could the first of many to come in future years, warns a Montclair State University professor.

Lake Hopatcong: Many eat the blue-green algae - and live to tell about it | MulshineThe summer season at Lake Hopatcong was devastated because the state beach was shut down because of tiny amounts of blue-green algae; so you can imagine my surprise when I discovered that lots of health-food eaters will pay good money to eat the same algae

Harmful Algal Bloom Hits NJ Side of Greenwood LakeStory by A.J. Arias The Greenwood Lake Bi-State Commission issued a press release on Wed., Jul. 17 alerting all local residents that there has been a harmful algal bloom (HAB) on the New Jers…

How can the state treat and prevent algal blooms in lakes? | Video | NJTV NewsAlgal blooms have happened before in New Jersey's lakes -- and it’s a growing problem.

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Montclair State University Reports on Findings of Study on Greenwood LakeBy A.J. Arias Montclair State University recently concluded a three year study of the contents of Greenwood Lake. The results of the study were presented by Meiyin Wu, the Director of the Pa…

A Summer of Eco-ExplorationNewark middle schoolers take part in 4-week Passaic Basin Eco-Explorers Program

Montclair State UniversityToday, USA Today Network investigative reporter Scott Fallon published the first in an ongoing series, "The War on Plastic." Taking a hard and in-depth look at the pervasive problems caused by...

Improving Water Quality

Jersey snapping turtles studied for mercury levelsTurtle meat is a rare commodity on dinner tables, despite its reputation as a delicacy in some circles. Anywhere in New Jersey, snapping turtles can be

Using sound waves to clean water wavesHACKENSACK, N.J. — The large cargo ships that steam daily into Newark Bay unload more than the colorful containers stacked on deck — from their holds they also can release millions of gallons of water teeming with tiny sea creatures...

Invention could help solve Great Lakes ballast water crisis - Healing Our Waters CoalitionA New Jersey scientist has invented a system that uses ultrasound and filters to kill invasive species in ballast water to help protect the Great Lakes.

An Ultrasound ‘Ballast Blaster’Researchers propose killing invasive species carried in the ballast water of international ships with ultrasound, not chemicals.

Using sound to protect aquatic lifeThe large cargo ships that steam daily into Newark Bay unload more than the colourful containers stacked on deck...

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