TOLEDO, Ohio — Experts say heavy rains this spring make it more likely western Lake Erie will see another significant algae bloom later this year.
The bloom’s size will ultimately depend on rainfall amounts from now through early summer.
Scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have issued their first forecast of the year for the lake. They’re projecting the algae bloom will be more severe than last year, which saw a relatively mild outbreak.
Researchers say forecasts made this early in the year can change depending on weather patterns in the coming months.
