Stream algae and cyanobacteria: Who they are and what they tell us about stream health

November 20

From microscopic diatoms to yard-long filamentous green algae, diverse cyanobacteria and algae make their homes in Wisconsin’s streams, where they serve as the base of stream food webs. Meet some of our common cyanobacteria and algae and learn how they are used to evaluate stream water quality.

Gina LaLiberte, Harmful Algal Blooms Coordinator, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources