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      Forecasts for severe harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie's western basin are lower than in previous years, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). 

     While recent heavy rainfall has increased the chance for blooms, severe blooms such as those in 2011 and 2013 are not expected due to the relatively dry early spring this year and lower phosphorous loads.

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