Spot, snap, and report blue-green algae

We need your help in Cumbria and Lancashire!


If you see a potential blue green algal bloom:


-- Make a note of the time, date and location
-- If you can, take a photo
-- Report it to us


How to report blue-green algae


-- Call the Environment Agency 24/7 on our free incident line: 0800 80 70 60
-- Environment Agency online reporting tool: Report water pollution in England - GOV.UK
-- Download the Bloomin' Algae App by the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology.



Water Users – Please ‘Check, Clean and Dry’


Some of our rivers and lakes contain invasive non-native species. These can pose a threat to our rivers and lakes by disrupting the natural balance of the ecosystem. Water users can unintentionally spread these non-native invasive species on their belongings. Please ‘Check, Clean and Dry’ your footwear, clothing and equipment such as paddleboards and boats between uses to help stop their spread.



We need your help in Cumbria and Lancashire!


If you see a potential blue green algal bloom:


-- Make a note of the time, date and location
-- If you can, take a photo
-- Report it to us


How to report blue-green algae


-- Call the Environment Agency 24/7 on our free incident line: 0800 80 70 60
-- Environment Agency online reporting tool: Report water pollution in England - GOV.UK
-- Download the Bloomin' Algae App by the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology.



Water Users – Please ‘Check, Clean and Dry’


Some of our rivers and lakes contain invasive non-native species. These can pose a threat to our rivers and lakes by disrupting the natural balance of the ecosystem. Water users can unintentionally spread these non-native invasive species on their belongings. Please ‘Check, Clean and Dry’ your footwear, clothing and equipment such as paddleboards and boats between uses to help stop their spread.



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