Water forum focuses on toxic algae in Lake Erie (Toldeo Blade)
"Western Lake Erie's newest form of toxic algae is a tough nut to crack.... "You can't solve the problem by reducing phosphorus alone," Mr. Paerl said. "I know phosphorus is important here. But take a look at nitrogen, too." Nitrogen is a largely overlooked area of research in fresh water. It is associated more often with the growth of nuisance species in salt water, he said."