What is the green stuff taking over my lake?
If there is green stuff taking over your lake, you probably have an algae or plant problem. Both types of organisms can form dense green mats that float on top of the water. Some tiny floating plants, like duckweed or watermeal, look like algae scums at first glance. In addition to surface growth, algal blooms can turn the whole water column green. These types of problems suggest a nutrient problem, usually an over abundance of phosphorus, that allow the plant material to grow out of control.
