BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) - The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality has officially ended its seasonal monitoring of harmful algal blooms, but officials warn that blue-green algae may still linger in state waters despite cooler fall temperatures.

The recreational monitoring program, which ran from May 1 through Sept. 30, relied on reports from residents, landowners and lake visitors to track the presence of potentially toxic algae. NDDEQ thanked the public for its help and emphasized that vigilance remains important.

Blue-green algae can produce cyanotoxins that pose serious health risks to both humans and animals. Symptoms in people may include vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, numbness, skin irritation and rashes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dogs ex

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