Clear Lake’s Toxic Algae Crisis | San Francisco News

Clear Lake’s stunning waters are now choked by a toxic algae bloom so thick you can smell it from shore. While harmless green algae clings like gunk, the slimy, popping cyanobacteria—often called blue-green algae—pose serious health risks, including liver damage from microcystin. Fish are suffocating as oxygen plummets at night, especially in warm water. The Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians, who’ve been tracking this for years, warn against contact with scummy water, pets near it, and eating fish from danger zones. Their open, community-driven monitoring is critical as this year’s bloom grows worse than last. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/59101c8f467d4693