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Climate and Health
Changes in the climate can affect human health, including: effects from extreme heat, extreme weather events, tickborne and-mosquito-borne diseases, cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) blooms, and air quality.
Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae)
Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are common in Lake Champlain and other Vermont waters. Some types of cyanobacteria can release natural toxins or poisons (called cyanotoxins) into the water.
Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae) Tracker
The Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae) Tracker allows the public to check recent cyanobacteria bloom reports at shoreline sites and recreational swimming areas of Lake Champlain and various inland lakes in Vermont.
Health Risks of Climate Change
Climate Change Affects Your Health Climate change is impacting the health of people living in Vermont now. Some existing health threats will intensify and new health threats will emerge. Climate change also affects social and environmental determinants of health, including...
Know What Cyanobacteria Blooms Look Like to Keep Your Family and Pets Safe
For Immediate Release: June 20, 2024 Media Contact: Ben Truman │ Vermont Department of Health 802-316-2117 / 802-863-7280 [email protected] Know What Cyanobacteria Blooms Look Like to Keep Your Family and Pets Safe WATERBURY, VT – Wondering what’s floating in Vermont’s...
Learn to Spot Cyanobacteria in the Water to Stay Safe All Summer Long
For Immediate Release: June 30, 2025 Media Contacts: Kyle Casteel – Media Lead Communication Office │ Department of Health 802-863-7280 │ [email protected] Peter Isles – Aquatic Biologist Department of Environmental Conservation 802-490-6130 | [email protected] Learn to Spot Cyanobacteria in the...
Special Topic Applications
Public Health GIS Maps The Health Department supports several web apps that address important public health issues using GIS technology. Some example use cases are: See if cyanobacteria blooms might affect your summertime water recreation plans. Find out if others...
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