Lake Erie harmful algal bloom seasonal forecast to be issued June 25

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According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s public record item, Lake Erie harmful algal bloom seasonal forecast to be issued June 25, Lake Erie harmful algal bloom seasonal forecast to be issued June 25 June 4, 2026  Green-colored waters of western Lake Erie during a harmful algal bloom. Photo taken August 29, 2022. (Image credit: Kent Baker/NOAA GLERL) Download Image NOAA will provide its 2026 Harmful Algal Bloom forecast for Lake Erie on Thursday, June 25, during a media briefing hosted by Ohio Sea Grant and The Ohio State University’s Stone Laboratory. The event will feature expert commentary on the seasonal forecast, a discussion of the impacts of harmful algal blooms to Lake Erie’s economy and communities, and federal, state and local response. The briefing will be broadcast online and will include a moderated Q&A for credentialed media. In-person participation : In-person attendees will meet with NOAA’s lead harmful algal bloom forecaster, take a research vessel cruise to learn f

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