Over the last several weeks the algae bloom has ranged from significant covering the surface of the lake in many places to today seeing patches of the bloom here and there on the surface. It can also be observed below the surface near the shoreline.
There are miles of dead fish washing up on the beach. That's not all. Just breathing the air can be harmful.
Residents note significant changes in the Christiansen Lake ecosystem since 2019. This includes fewer nesting birds, fish, and mammals around the lake, while the leech population has increased along with the occurrence of algal blooms.
In 2020, contamination of the community water well by cyanobacteria caused the community to evacuate for 26 days. How the well was contaminated is unknown.
More than 50 birds and a seal were found along the shoreline.
Ribbons of discolored water observed over Kizhuyak Bay that are likely related to a Noctilica bloom.
"I am worried that unless we do something, the algae will kill the lake, or at least our enjoyment of it."
Discolored marine waters near Haines may be reflective of the extremely high level of algae in southeast waters this month.
Hundreds of dead sand lance (Ammodytes hexapterus) found along the shores of White Sands Beach.
Little to no apparent management posed possible ecological and environmental health concerns.
An unidentified algal bloom, resembling large clumps of grease or sawdust, stretched from Kingsmill Point all the way up to Pybus Bay. Didn't see any impact to fish or wildlife in the area.
There is unusual abundances of blue-green algae on West end of Fraser Lake.
Cyanobacteria blooms usually occur in summer.
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