Toxic algal blooms continue to be a problem in Lake Erie and other US waterways, according to a new report from the Environmental Working Group.
Craig Cox, a leader with the organization, says runoff from farms and other sources is a contributor…
“The primary source of the phosphorus, the fertilizer that actually triggers these algal blooms, is running off of farming operations,” he says. “But, it’s not the only source.”
He tells Brownfield farmers are implementing more practices to prevent runoff, but more must be done.
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