Florida's waters are choking from algae, and the source of the growth is believed to be from polluted Lake Okerchobee. (AP)Some blame the pollution that plagues Lake Okeechobee. They’ve given south Florida residents rashes and coughs and are choking the oxygen out of the region’s wildlife-rich waters, threatening fish, birds and the once-endangered manatee. Green, sludge-like algae has coated south Florida's coastline and waterways, prompting Gov. To prevent a breach, the Corps of Engineers tries to maintain lake water levels between 12.5 and 15.5 feet above sea level, reported the Associated Press.

Source: Washington Post July 01, 2016 08:50 UTC