Reported by UToledo News
University of Toledo researchers study toxic algae threats in Lake Erie
UToledo Lake Erie Center director examines health risks from algae bloom toxins in air and water.

Dr. Tom Bridgeman, director of the University of Toledo's Lake Erie Center, discusses the ongoing hazard posed by toxic algae in Lake Erie. The research addresses whether toxins present in the water also pose respiratory risks when airborne, expanding understanding of how harmful algal blooms affect public health.
Published Sep 1, 2026
