The presence of potentially toxic blue-green algae has appeared in multiple Austin waterways over the Winter and the city urges residents to take precautions heading into the spring.

City officials are urging residents to use caution around local lakes and creeks after blue-green algae, which can be toxic, ...

For years, the algae – which can cause illness and even death for dogs – has popped up in local waterways.

Though it can cause extreme discoloration, there's a lot you can do treat it—and stop it from happening again.