Environment and Climate

Report an Algal Bloom

Date bloom was observed

First name

Last name

Phone

Location description (e.g. nearest beach, town, cottage development, etc.)

Name of water body

Latitude of bloom locations (approximate) Longitude of bloom locations (approximate)

Describe the location of the bloom in the water body (e.g. middle of the lake, one metre from shore, on the sand, etc.) (Optional)

Estimate of size the bloom (Optional)

Are injured or dead fish or other wildlife present? Yes No

Do you or others use this water body as a drinking water source? Yes No Don't know

Please attach photos of the bloom (close-up, and landscape showing extent and location of the bloom).

Accepted file format is jpg and maximum size is 10MB.

Additonal comments or information about the bloom (Optional)

Remaining characters: 500

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For more information on the water quality at Manitoba's beaches, please contact:

Water Quality Management Section
Manitoba Environment and Climate
Water Science and Watershed Management Branch
Box 14, 14 Fultz Boulevard
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3Y 0L6
Telephone: 1-204-945-0002
Fax: 1-204-948-2357
Toll Free: 1-800-282-8069 (ext. 0002)
Email: waterquality@gov.mb.ca