Lake Erie algal bloom remains thick between Toledo and Monroe

Western Lake Erie’s cyanobacteria bloom, more commonly known as an algal bloom, has decreased a tad in size.

But it continues to have strong toxin concentrations between Toledo and Monroe.

In its latest 2026 bulletin, issued Monday afternoon, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s tracking team said the bloom’s biomass has receded from approximately 320 square miles last week to 260 square miles on Sunday…

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