Lake Erie Algae Bloom Rated 'Severe'

WKAR Public Media | By Elizabeth Miller

Published November 9, 2017 at 6:03 PM EST

Scientists say Lake Erie’s algae bloom was one of the worst in recent years. And while it didn’t directly threaten drinking water, its bright green hue prompted national attention and hurt tourism. Great Lakes today's Elizabeth Miller reports with a wrap-up of algae bloom season.

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