Algae blooms, fueled by climate change, are threatening Maine's fresh water

NEWS CENTER MAINE • August 5, 2024

More lakes in Maine are being impacted by potentially toxic algae blooms, according to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. "There are about 30 lakes in the state that routinely support algae blooms," state lake biologist Linda Bacon said. "Over the last 10 or so years, a few new ones have popped up, and we attribute those new bloomers for the most part to climate change."