Federal scientists released their annual forecast for Lake Erie’s harmful algal blooms on June 26, 2025, and they expect a mild to moderate[1] season. However, anyone who comes in contact with toxic algae can face health risks. And 2014, when toxins from algae blooms contaminated the water supply[2] in Toledo, Ohio, was a moderate year, too.
We asked Gregory J. Dick[3], who leads the Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes...