YKHC Urges Pets Get Rabies Vaccines After Rabid Foxes Found
Nightmute, Alaska, United States
Three foxes from three Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta communities have tested positive for rabies in recent weeks.

State watching rabies attacks, new strain potential issue
Topsham, Maine, United States
A recent spate of attacks on humans and pets by foxes in Topsham may be in part due to a new strain of rabies. As of April 18, there have been five such attacks in Topsham this year. State Veterinarian Michele Walsh theorizes a rabies strain more associated with raccoons has begun infecting gray foxes.

Rabies outbreak worries health officials
Nome, Alaska, United States
Health and wildlife officials confirmed a dramatic rise in rabid foxes in Nome and the region, after a winter of increased fox attacks on dogs and people. According to an ADF&G press release, of 61 foxes that were dispatched in Nome and the area, 23 percent (or 14 foxes) tested positive for rabies. Of the 11 foxes that were found dead, or were killed by dogs or people because they behaved ‘rabid’, all tested positive.

Red Fox Rabies Outbreak in Nome
Nome, Alaska, United States
The head of Alaska’s Wildlife Disease and Health Surveillance Program confirms that the City of Nome has a higher than normal case count of rabies in the red fox population. Usually in winter, most of the cases come from Prudhoe Bay and Utqiagvik. This winter most of the cases are from Nome, as well as from Kivalina and other villages around Kotzebue.

Nome and region is in the midst of a rabies epidemic
Gambell, Alaska, United States
Nome and the surrounding area, including St. Lawrence Island, is fighting rabies almost as hard as it is fighting COVID-19. Because of the high level of rabies infection Fish and Game requested assistance from the National Rabies Management Response Program. Their job is to manage a wildlife disease outbreak. Several technicians and a rabies biologist are in Nome reducing the number of foxes.

Kennel cough is ripping through Anchorage dog parks, and veterinarians recommend social distancing for pets
Anchorage, Alaska, United States
The highly contagious infection can lead to pneumonia and hits puppies, older dogs and dogs with health problems the hardest. Vaccination against kennel cough protects for about year.

ADF&G dispatches rabid moose roaming through Teller
Teller, Alaska, United States
A moose that was killed in Teller last week had been infected with rabies, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game confirmed.

After a rabid coyote attacked a dog, Quinhagak lifted travel ban for a vet
Quinhagak, Alaska, United States
A decline in caribou abundance is causing coyotes and wolves to come closer to the community of Quinhagak. When a rabid coyote attacked a local dog, it forced the village to bring in a veterinarian from outside the village - and temporarily lift the Southwest community's travel ban.

Man throws rabid bobcat after it attacks him and his wife
Burgaw, North Carolina, United States
Happy Wade jumped into action when he saw the wild animal clawing and biting at his wife, Kristi. Both are currently being treated for rabies.

Gambell gets distemper outbreak under control
Gambell, Alaska, United States
The community of Gambell fought a distemper outbreak among its dog population this spring and managed to squash the epidemic in its early onset. Distemper is a deadly disease that can afflict dogs and wildlife alike and also has been documented in the North Atlantic to jump from dogs to marine mammals like seals.

Tularemia reported around Fairbanks, Palmer; vets urge quick diagnosis, treatment for pets
Interior - Southcentral, Alaska, United States
The state Department of Fish and Game is warning pet owners in the Interior and Southcentral Alaska about a recent spike in reports of tularemia – sometimes called “rabbit fever.”

Yukon conservation officers warn against feeding foxes
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Officers are dealing with more reports of foxes than in the past. The animals can be a nuisance, denning on people's properties, digging in gardens, making off with pieces of clothing or footwear, and preying on pets.

Fox being tested for rabies after dog attacked in Resolute Bay, Nunavut
Resolute, Nunavut, Canada
Health officials in Nunavut are testing another fox for rabies after the animal attacked a dog in Resolute Bay on Sunday. It's the second such incident in the territory so far this year.

Alaska’s top veterinarian warns of respiratory illness that’s killed several Lower 48 dogs
Anchorage, Alaska, United States
More than a dozen states, including several in the Pacific Northwest, are reporting outbreaks of a new respiratory illness. There have also been increases in canine respiratory illness cases at a clinic in Southeast Alaska and another in Southcentral, but there’s no indication yet if those were due to the mystery illness.

Fearless Fox (Vulpes vulpes) Spotted in Far North Bicentennial Park in Anchorage
Far North Bicentennial Park, Anchorage, Alaska, United States
A red fox roams a popular recreation outlet in Anchorage, and gets quite close to people. Treat encounters with caution, as foxes can carry rabies and other diseases.

Proliferation of Red Fox *(Vulpes vulpes)* in Landfill
Nelson Lagoon, Alaska, United States
Rabies has been identified by the State of Alaska as being endemic (regularly found) in the fox population in this area.

Musk ox attacks and injures pet dog
Nome, Alaska, United States
Last week a musk ox gored a 10-year-old Malamute outside of his family’s man camp near the Old Glacier Creek Road. A visiting veterinarian cared for the injured dog commenting on more frequent conflict between musk ox and dogs and an increase in musk ox population.

B.C. veterinarians blame COVID-19 pandemic for rise in kennel cough cases in dogs
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
The Society of B.C. Veterinarians has noticed more dogs are catching kennel cough this year than in previous years, and they think it might be due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Two foxes test positive for rabies in Tuktoyaktuk
Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories, Canada
After two foxes tested positive for rabies in Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T., health officials are advising anyone who has come in contact with a fox to contact the local health centre and report the incident immediately.

Veterinarians warn of unusual strain of kennel cough in dogs
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
A potentially dangerous dog virus is spreading among animals in the Wilmington area.

Second fox tests positive for rabies in Igloolik
Igloolik, Nunavut, Canada
After a second fox tested positive for rabies in Igloolik, Nunavut health officials are once again urging anyone who has been bitten by a fox or a dog to go immediately to their local health centre.

There was a blue-green algae bloom in Yellowknife Bay. Here's what you should know about it
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada
A blue-green algae bloom in Yellowknife Bay sparked worry for people's dogs. Here's what an aquatic quality scientist and a veterinarian have to say about it.

Pack of wolves north of Yellowknife reported stalking hikers, pets
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada
The N.W.T. Department of Environment and Climate Change has warned anyone using trails north of Yellowknife to use "extreme caution" after wildlife officers reported a pack of wolves stalking a hiker and their dogs in the area on Saturday.

Fox attacks two dogs in Coral Harbor
Coral Harbour, Nunavut, Canada
Since November, six foxes and three dogs in Nunavut have been found to be infected with rabies. Wednesday’s fox attack brings the total to seven foxes and five dogs with likely rabies infections.

Two dogs get sick after Chilkoot visits
Lutak, Alaska, United States
An unknown substance near the Chilkoot River made dogs sick twice this month. The pet owners had to make their animals vomit and the dogs needed

Goldfish are thriving in a Midtown Anchorage pond. Alaska wildlife biologists want them gone.
Anchorage, Alaska, United States
The fish, likely former aquarium pets, have attracted the attention of invasive-species managers.

Explosion of Deadly Ticks Fueled by Climate Change, Ravaging Moose, Infecting People and Pets
Canada-United States, North America
EnviroNews Exclusive: Warmer, shorter winters due to climate change are a boon for the ticks that harm people, their pets and wildlife, scientists told EnviroNews in a series of exclusive interviews for this report. A walk in the woods can be refreshing, fun and good exercise.

Burlington bat has rabies. 1st case this year, Halton public health officials say
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Halton Region Public Health confirmed the first case of rabies in a bat this year after finding the infected animal in Aldershot, a neighbourhood in Burlington.

Avian flu confirmed in wild birds at multiple Alaska locations
Unalaska, Alaska, United States
Alaska State Veterinarian Dr. Robert Gerlach said they have now confirmed avian flu in several bald eagles on Unalaska in the Aleutian Islands, several Canada geese in the Anchorage area, and a Canada goose in Delta Junction.

Tick found on dog on Anchorage Hillside
An unidentified tick was found on the nose of a dog in the backyard of a home in south Anchorage. Neither the family nor their pet had been traveling recently. The identification of the tick species is pending.

The tick season is underway - The earliest I've heard of
Moss, Østfold, Norway
From April to November, most dog owners are used to checking their dogs for small crawling ticks that have become stuck in the fur of their pets.

Lynx spotted in downtown Yellowknife
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada
A “not very shy” lynx attracted some attention in Yellowknife Monday. Daniel Bourke saw it near Avens seniors complex where staff called ENR.

Veterinarians say avian influenza has been detected in cats in Nebraska
Nebraska, United States
Pathologists say they’ve detected cases of the virus, commonly known as the bird flu, in three cats in Nebraska.

Rabid bat discovered in Toronto's High Park
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
A bat in High Park tested positive for rabies on Wednesday, according to Toronto Public Health.

White Nose Syndrome (WNS) Bats
Seattle, Washington, United States
Not in Alaska yet - Help with Surveillance Requested.

Southwest Alaska village ‘on edge’ after fox and dog test positive for rabies
Marshall, Alaska, United States
Adding to the concerns are stories of increasingly aggressive foxes in Marshall and other villages. It appears to be a strong year for the fox population, a state biologist said. Marshall is shooting stray dogs to protect village residents.

Bacteria outbreak strikes sea lions on Oregon Coast leading to warning for people and their pets
Oregon Coast, United States
A leptospirosis bacteria outbreak is making sea lions sick along the Oregon Coast, so state officials are warning people and their dogs to stay away from the animals. The outbreak began in September and likely will last into December, said Jim Rice, a researcher at Oregon State University.

State veterinarian urges farmers to watch for new diseases in Alaska wildlife, livestock
Alaska, United States
State Veterinarian Bob Gerlach told a crowd that turned out Saturday for the 46th Annual Delta Farm Forum that diseases that afflict livestock and wildlife are increasingly showing up in Alaska. Listen now

Unidentified tick found on dog
Tick was found on a dog in Sand Point. Is it an invasive species?

Wolf believed to have killed pet dog in Yellowknife area
A black wolf that was seen travelling between Dettah and Ndilǫ this weekend is believed to have “mauled and killed” a pet dog, according to the N.W.T. Department of Environment and Climate Change.

Rabid foxes found in Coral Harbour and Chesterfield Inlet
Coral Harbour, Nunavut, Canada
The Government of Nunavut says two foxes in the territory have recently tested positive for rabies — one in Coral Harbour and one in Chesterfield Inlet.

Lynx killed by ENR officers
The wildcat showed no hesitancy in actively interacting with people or traffic an ENR spokesperson said. It was likely the animal involved in other interactions with pets.

Rabid skunk in Cambridge triggers public health wildlife warning
Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
A rabid skunk in Cambridge, Ontario has prompted a public health warning to avoid contact with wildlife, as one person has already been exposed and received medical attention.

In Tanana, a lone wolf is taking sled dogs
Tanana, Alaska, United States
“Right now the people who have dogs in their yards are very concerned. This is happening at night when it’s dark, so everybody is on edge.” - Tanana First Chief

Blue-green algae confirmed as cause of dogs' sudden deaths
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Necropsy results show blue-green algae caused the deaths of three dogs playing near the St. John River more than a week ago.

Blue Russian Dogs Spotted Near Abandoned Factory
Dzerzhinsk, Nizjnij Novgorod, Russia
A pack of stray blue dogs, likely covered in chemical waste, was spotted on the road near the Russian town of Dzerzhinsk. The dogs may have been exposed to chemicals at a nearby abandoned factory that produced plexiglass and hydrocyanic acid, giving their fur the eye-catching blue color.

Parasite worms its way into Alberta, infecting humans through dogs, coyotes
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
University of Alberta scientists are alerting the public to a potentially lethal tapeworm, Echinococcus multilocularis which infects humans through the feces of coyotes and dogs.

New Brunswickers reminded about potential health risk of blue-green algae
Saint John River, New Brunswick, Canada
The warning from New Brunswick's chief medical officer of health comes less than a week after three dogs died as a result of what is suspected to be a blue-green algae bloom.

Fears Norwegian disease has spread to dogs in Finland
Kristinestad, Ostrobothnia, Finland
Reports of symptoms such as diarrhoea and vomiting are being investigated in South Ostrobothnia.

Toxic white-haired caterpillars that can cause you to vomit and have asthma attacks are taking over London
London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
People are being warned not to touch the creatures, which are most often found in oak trees -- and to keep pets away from them, too.

Two bears were badly burned in wildfires, and fish skin helped heal them
Summerland, California, United States
Veterinarians in California use tilapia skin to treat burns on bears injured during wildfires.

Second Tick I Have Pulled off My Dog This Summer
Anchorage, Alaska
"He could have picked it up in the backyard or on an earlier walk to the park."

Algae bloom closes part of Lake Micmac to people, dogs
Lake Micmac, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Algae blooms may produce toxins that can cause mild to severe health problems, says Cameron Deacoff, an environmental performance officer with the municipality.

Alaska state veterinarian warns of emerging disease
Alaska, United States
The No. 1 problem is ticks, according to Gerlach. Different tick species have been turing up in recent years in Alaska, apparently because they now are able to live and thrive in the current warmer climate around the circumpolar north.

‘This is totally unusual’: Highly pathogenic bird flu still spreading in Alaska, state veterinarian says
Palmer, Alaska, United States
More than 1,000 domestic poultry and hundreds of wild birds have died or needed to be euthanized in the state since early spring. Since the first case of a deadly strain of avian flu was detected in Alaska in May, more than 1,000 domestic poultry and hundreds of wild birds have died or needed to be euthanized.

Ticks arriving in Yukon as stowaways
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Yukon's animal health unit says there were four ticks found on people and pets in the territory this summer. Lab results revealed three different species of ticks including the rocky mountain wood tick and the American dog tick — are not found in Yukon.

Exotic ticks found on Alaska dogs, Alaskans
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States
Ticks that infest red squirrels, snowshoe hares and a variety of birds have always been present in Alaska, but a team of biologists and veterinarians recently found five non-native ticks on Alaska dogs and people.
Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks

River otters attack, injure family dog in Anchorage park
The dog’s owner waded waist-deep into Taku Lake and was bitten on his hand while pulling the husky-mix away from the river otters,.

Death Toll From Heat Wave in Karachi, Pakistan, Hits 1,000
Karachi, Sind, Pakistan
Searing temperatures, which have been as high as 113 degrees, were below 100 on Thursday, but a sense of panic and crisis persisted in the city.

Toxic algae bloom suspected in dog deaths at Cumberland recreation area
Cumberland, Maine, United States
State scientists are testing the water for a toxic blue-green algae bloom at Twin Brook after tests showed 2 dogs had algae-related toxicity after swimming there Aug. 21.

Mysterious disease killing young California bears in Tahoe. One symptom: fearlessness
Truckee, California, United States
Young black bears, with no fear of people, are coming down with fatal brain inflammation in Nevada and California. Could new viruses be causing the disease? State veterinarians say that in the past 12 months alone, officials have captured three other bears with the same condition.

Sheriff: toxic algae suspected in dog’s death, 6 other dogs falling ill
Stuart, Florida, United States
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office believes a toxic algae bloom is to blame for killing one dog and making six others sick.

Bacterial Infection Brucella Canis Suspected in Dogs in Iceland
Iceland
The Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (MAST) has reason to suspect that a bacterial disease called Brucella canis has been found in dogs in Iceland. RÚV reports that Bruncella canis can—in very rare instances—be transmitted from dogs to humans, with young children, pregnant, and immunocompromised people at the greatest risk of serious infection.

Otters are mysteriously attacking people and dogs in Alaska's largest city: "Unusual behaviors"
University Lake
Because of the risk to public safety, efforts will be made to locate this group of river otters and remove them, Fish and Game said.

Foxes 'attack from nowhere' says Igloolik woman
Igloolik, Nunavut, Canada
She was then driven immediately to the hospital, where she got treatment for a potential rabies infection. Over the past month, there has been an increase in fox sightings and cases of rabies in foxes in the communities of Igloolik and Iqaluit. A fox was confirmed to have rabies in Igloolik on Dec. 14, while two foxes have been reported to have rabies in Iqaluit over the past five weeks.

Mystery illness kills dogs in Norway
Oslo, Norway
Norwegian authorities said up to 40 dogs had fallen ill with vomiting in at least 13 towns.

Dead Hare Infested with Ticks
Fort Yukon, Alaska, United States
A dead hare was observed in Interior Alaska that was infested with a native species of tick. Wildlife officials are asking residents to keep an eye out for ticks on pets and for signs of tick infestation in large mammals, such as hair loss in moose.

Alaska's first case of highly contagious bird flu strain confirmed in Mat-Su chickens
Matanuska Susitna Borough, United States
State Veterinarian Dr. Robert Gerlach says the Mat-Su case confirms that migrating birds have brought avian influenza to Alaska.

Goldfish invasion of Hamilton Harbour
Hamilton Harbour, Ontario, Canada
Pet fish dumped in local waterways have become the scourge of Hamilton’s marshes and harbour

Very sick dog after eating from the beach
McDonald Spit, Alaska, United States
On this occasion he did not just vomit once, but over and over, combined with severe diarrhea and fatigue.

Red Fox (*Vulpes vulpes*) and Arctic Fox (*Vulpes lagopus*) Converging on North Slope
Nuiqsut, Alaska, United States
There seems to be a large red fox population in the region around Nuiqsut, Alaska. When I last traveled there for work, I counted 5 red fox during a 1.5 hour-long car ride.

Rabbit Deaths in Reykjavík Caused by Infectious Disease
Reykjavík, Capital Region, Iceland
Rabbit haemorrhagic disease, a highly infectious and often fatal disease that affects both domestic and wild rabbits has caused widespread death among rabbits in Elliðárdalur valley in Reykjavík. It is the first time the disease is detected in Iceland outside of a rabbit farm or home.

Fant mer enn 200 døde rein: – Skyldes klimaendringer
Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Aldri før har forskere funnet så mange rein som har sultet i hjel på Svalbard.

Blue-green algae advisory in effect for Prior Lake on Vancouver Island
Prior Lake, British Columbia, Canada
A blue-green algae advisory is in effect for Prior Lake in Thetis Lake Regional Park after the toxic blooms were spotted in the water.

Lone lynx likely culprit behind pair of Yellowknife dog attacks, biologist says
On Monday, Shania Tymchatyn saved one of her dogs from a lynx, and Yellowknife kennel owner Trevor Lizotte says one of the big cats attacked his dog team last week.

First the rabbits disappeared. Now Seward’s coyotes are killing dogs.
Seward, Alaska, United States
Coyotes have killed at least three dogs in Seward, and police are trying to trap the predators before they get more.

Lynx attacks leashed dog
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
A woman living in an apartment complex in Thunder Bay took her dog Molly out to do her business and as she was reaching for the apartment door to go back inside she felt the leash go taut.

Rocky Mountain spotted fever outbreak in Campinas, São Paulo State
Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
The Ministry of Health confirms the occurrence of three deaths from Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) in Campinas/São Paulo, referring to an outbreak in the municipality.

Watch: Rescuers save dog as ice cover thins rapidly across Finland
Kirkkonummi, Uusimaa, Finland
Forecasts indicate that ice cover will thin by dozens of centimetres all the way up to Lapland.

95-year-old Toronto woman on morning walk withstands 'monster' raccoon attack
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Earlier this year, Merrijoy Kelner was walking through a park in the Annex when a raccoon attached itself to her leg and began viciously biting her. Animal services later captured the raccoon, and it tested negative for rabies.

Dog dies after contracting avian flu in Oshawa
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
A pet dog in Oshawa has died after testing positive for avian flu, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says. The CFIA says the number of documented cases of H5N1 — also known as avian flu — in other species like cats and dogs is low, and based on current evidence, the risk to the general public remains low.

Dog attacks not typical lynx behaviour, says Yukon biologist
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Twice in the last couple of weeks, dog have been attacked by lynx. Biologist Tom Jung says climate change may be a factor, affecting the amount of food available. Snowshoe hares in Yukon are now in about the third year of decline.

Warning issued after toxic death cap mushrooms found in Greater Victoria
Cedar Hill Golf Course, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
The highly toxic death cap mushroom, responsible for the death of a Victoria toddler in 2016, has already been found growing in Greater Victoria, much earlier than expected.

First bird flu casualty detected in Southwestern Alaska pending confirmation
Southwestern Alaska, United States
As of June 1, laboratory testing was still underway and had not yet fully confirmed which variant of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza the migratory bird had, and there are other possible detections this year, according to Alaska State Veterinarian Dr. Robert Gerlach.

Sitka-based trooper kills brown bear chasing his dog
Sitka, Alaska, United States
The 400-pound young boar attacked the 6-month-old puppy Wednesday morning, according to troopers and state biologists.

Shellfish poisoning of dogs confirmed
Norwich, England, United Kingdom
Tests reveal concentrations of toxins in the shellfish the dogs ate was up to 27 times the safe limit.

Anchorage animal shelter pauses dog adoptions and surrenders due to highly contagious virus
Three young dogs were euthanized this week after testing positive for parvovirus, an Anchorage Animal Care and Control official said.

Unusual behavior in red fox
White Mountain, Alaska, United States
This fox "was not scared of me" and it continued to repeat this motion as the person (Venessa Koonooka), watched for ~10 minutes.

Wolves are preying on dogs in Old Crow
Old Crow, Yukon, Canada
Wolves don't typically linger around the community, they're hungry because the caribou are all in Alaska right now. There's also little snow around Old Crow so it may be harder for wolves to hunt moose. About ten dogs have been killed.

With musk oxen attacks seemingly on rise, one Nome pet owner calls for more action
Over the last five months, multiple sled dogs in Nome were attacked by musk oxen in at least four separate incidents.

Siberia Rushes to Extinguish Fast-Spreading Wildfires
Zabaikalsky Region, Russian Federation
Gallery | The fires, which were swept in from Mongolia by high winds, have caused almost $9.4 million in damage.

Blue-green Algae Makes an Early Appearance
Blue Lake, California, United States
Anyone visiting lakes or rivers in the region is being cautioned to look out for blue-green algae after the Blue Lake Rancheria confirmed levels of...

New England Seals Test Positive for Avian Flu and Distemper
Lewiston, Maine, United States
Preliminary results suggest that avian flu and/or phocine distemper virus may be contributing to the elevated seal strandings in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts since June 1, 2018.

Unusual Winter Brown Bear (*Ursus arctos*) Sighting
Nelson Lagoon, Alaska, United States
Although bears may hibernate for different lengths of time during winter, winter bear activity is an uncommon sight for Alaska Peninsula residents.

Presumptive cases of avian flu in skunks, foxes found in Saskatoon
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
A wildlife pathologist in Saskatoon says his lab is testing several skunks and fox kits showing neurological signs that could be caused by avian flu. The transmission to mammals is not a surprise to Bollinger, who said cases have been showing up in the United States. There are other viral diseases - such as distemper and rabies - that cause similar symptoms in these species.

Stray dogs drove a polar bear away from Whalen
Uelen, Chukotka, Russia
On Sunday, April 16, a young polar bear was spotted in the village of Uelen, Chukotka region. The polar predator came to the smell of walrus meat, which was fed to dogs.

Dog ticks burrow into Alaska, plan to stay
Dr. Kimberlee Beckmen, the sole veterinarian with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, has investigated 48 tick infestations in the past three years. Shes found evidence that two exotic species are established and reproducing in Alaska.

Invasive lizard species spotted in Georgia
Reidsville, Georgia, United States
The South American lizard, which can grow up to 4 feet long, poses a threat to protected native wildlife, including American alligators and gopher tortoises.

Toxic algae also threatens Ohio’s inland lakes, waterways
Ohio, United States
"Lake Erie receives a lot of attention for its problems with HABS, but Ohio’s inland lakes and waterways share the increasingly dangerous problem and its impacts on health as a source of drinking water and recreation, and the potential loss of millions of dollars in tourism and lakeside property values."