What are the signs of a golden alga bloom?
Water Appearance: When golden alga becomes more abundant during a bloom cycle in a lake, the water begins to turn yellowish, yellowish-copper or a brownish, tea color. Another sign is foaming at the surface of the water in areas where there is a lot of wave action or water is agitated or stirred up. However, these conditions can also come from other sources, and do not always indicate a golden alga bloom. Additionally, golden alga has proven to be toxic in waters where these visual conditions have not been readily apparent.
