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Tag: Microcystin

Posted inIowaWatch, Uncategorized

IowaWatch Connection: Water Toxins

by Jeff Stein August 31, 2015January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

This year marked a record number of state beach closings due to microcystin, a liver toxin produced by cyanobacteria, more commonly called blue-green algae. What are the risks for people, pets and livestock that come into contact with the toxin? And why are we seeing more of it at Iowa beaches?

Posted inIowaWatch, News Quizzes

News Quiz: Algae in Iowa Lakes

by IowaWatch August 21, 2015January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inEnvironment, Health, IowaWatch

Severity Of Algae In Iowa Lakes Is On The Rise

by Lauren Mills August 15, 2015January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
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Wetlands and the Water Works: Flowing off the farm and into the water supply

by Lauren Mills/IowaWatch.org November 1, 2012January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
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Wetlands and the Water Works: Flowing Off the Farm and into the Water Supply

by Lauren Mills April 2, 2012January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

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