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A view of from above of Sky Pond in Rocky Mountain National Park. Look carefully and you'll see researchers in a small inflatable boat, taking lake measurements and samples.

Why lakes turn green: Researchers will take a deep dive into the health of North America’s freshwater lakes

Oct. 3, 2023

Supported by a new five-year, $2.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation, a group of researchers at five universities will examine how rapidly warming temperatures and shorter winters can influence the growth and toxicity of lake algae. Isabella Oleksy, who studies aquatic ecosystems and recently joined INSTAAR, is leading the Colorado contingent at CU Boulder.