Beware of dangerous algae on North Dakota lakes, officials say

By: North Dakota Monitor staff

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: July 17, 2026

Words: 189

Last Updated: 1 day, 20 hours ago

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Hot weather is making potentially dangerous algae blooms more likely in North Dakota, with state officials adding Devils Lake to its watch list.

The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality on Thursday issued algae advisories for Devils Lake in Ramsey and Benson counties and Lake Brekken in McLean County.

The agency had previously issued warnings for Bowman-Haley Dam in Bowman County, South Golden Lake in Steele County and Warsing Dam in Eddy County.

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