Resources and Links for Preventing Algae-Related Illness

• Blue-Green Algae
• Understanding AlgaeHealth ConcernsKeeping our Lakes CleanResources and LinksAlgae Photos

Please report algae-related illness (link is external) to the Wisconsin Division of Public Health. To speak with program staff directly, please call 608-267-3242.

Resources: Brochures and Factsheets 

• Wisconsin's Harmful Algal Blooms Brochure (PDF, 209 KB)
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Blue-Green Algae (exit DHS
• Pet-Related Fact Sheet (PDF, 39 KB)
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Veterinary Reference Card (PDF, 548 KB)
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Animal Alert Poster (PDF,1 MB)
   

External Resources (exit DHS)

• Wisconsin Poison Center (exit DHS) or 1(800)222-1222
• Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Blue-Green Algae Website (exit DHS)
• Wisconsin Beach Health Information  (exit DHS)
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Harmful Algal Blooms Program (exit DHS)
• World Health Organization (WHO) Cyanobacteria Website (exit DHS)