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WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources recently sent out a warning to residents about harmful algal blooms, also known as HABs, that can form on lakes, rivers and ponds. HABs form due to rapid growth of cyanobacteria, also known as bluegreen algae. “Cyanobacteria are naturally present in lakes, rivers and ponds; unfortunately, some cyanobacteria produce toxins, called cyanotoxins, that Hayrides are among the scheduled events being offered by the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission this year.
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can be present in blooms at levels that are harmful to people and animals,” the release states. “Last year, HABs were reported in 80 bodies of water in 38 Michigan counties, and their frequency and geographic distribution are increasing across the state.” According to the release, to strengthen the HAB response capacity, nearly a dozen local health departments are part of a Michigan Department of Health and Human Services testing project to do site visits, collect samples, test them for cyanotoxins and send data and samples to the MDHHS. The blooms typically occur from May through October, most often in August and September, and can last for
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West Bloomfield resident Sally Wenczel, who is part of the township’s Environmental Commission, is concerned about the presence of harmful algal blooms, also known as HABs, on West Bloomfield Lake.
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West Bloomfield parks offer multiple fall programming options BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com
WEST BLOOMFIELD — Although summer is nearly over, plenty of opportunities still exist to have fun this year. Brittany Trout is a recreation programmer for the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission, and she recently highlighted some
of the activities that the commission has scheduled. Trout said that the Senior Health Expo, which is scheduled to take place 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 4 at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, provides healthy tips for seniors, along with resources for individuals who may be looking for doctors. “The Senior Health Expo is a great chance See FALL on page 19A
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