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State issues algal bloom advisories, warnings

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality has issued a harmful algal bloom advisory for Lake Tschida in Grant County, bringing the number of state waterbodies under an active advisory or warning to seven. Harmful algal blooms, also called HABs or blue-green algae, can develop quickly in warm, sunny weather. Some blooms produce cyanotoxins that can make people, pets and livestock sick if the water is swallowed or touched. An advisory means a bloom is present in portions of the waterbody. A warning means a bloom covers a significant portion of the waterbody and ...

If fish doesn’t look or smell right, is it worth risk?

Fish can get viruses and can become stricken with diseases in a similar way to humans and wildlife. Fish can have appearances on the outside and internally, which give pause when cleaning, making you wonder “is it safe to eat?” While I understand the desire to keep, clean and eat your ...

Managing WMAs is about balancing opportunities

If you spend enough time in the North Dakota outdoors, you quickly realize our public lands are a shared, limited resource. They cannot be everything to everyone. They are places where deer hunters, birdwatchers, hikers, anglers, and trappers all seek access to their favorite outdoor ...

Harmful algal bloom advisories, warnings issued

BISMARCK – Lake Darling in Renville County, Devils Lake in Ramsey and Benson counties and Lake Brekken in McLean County are among water bodies for which the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality has issued harmful algal bloom advisories. Harmful algal blooms, also known as HABs or blue-green algae, can develop quickly during warm, sunny weather. Some blooms produce cyanotoxins, which may affect people, pets and livestock if the water is swallowed or contacted. Water suspected of containing blue-green algae should be avoided. If contact occurs, rinse off with fresh water ...

North Dakota Outdoors: Tags tell important stories of fish

If you’ve ever caught a tagged walleye, you might have wondered what story that fish could tell. Where has it been? Where was tagged? How long did it live? You’re not alone. The interest and curiosity are shared by anglers and biologists alike. It’s fascinating to think of the life ...

NORTH DAKOTA OUTDOORS: Prevent ANS from spreading in ND

North Dakota’s waters are a treasure worth protecting for all. From the mighty Missouri River to the Red River and the countless lakes and ponds in between, our fisheries and aquatic habitats support recreation, healthy fish populations, tourism, and local economies. But these waters face a ...