Be aware of toxic cyanobacteria

Cyanobacteria, also known as bluegreen algae, can produce toxins that are harmful to livestock, wildlife and humans.

Within the last week, the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality has reported three cyanobacteria blooms on lakes and reservoirs in the state. For a list of reported blooms visit their website (https://deq.nd.gov/ WQ/3_Watershed_Mgmt/8_HABS/ Habs.aspx).

The growth of this ba…