Dangerous algal blooms crop up across California killing thousands of fish
Toxic algae that can make people sick have been found in popular swimming and fishing spots all around California. Indian Creek Reservoir, 30 miles southwest of Lake Tahoe, is one such location where harmful algal blooms (HABs) have been confirmed. The California Water Quality Monitoring Council has also detected a red tide HAB in San Francisco Bay, as well as “dangerous” levels of algal toxins in Clear Lake, Lake Crowley, and Bridgeport reservoir.
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