Meet Natalie Muro, 18, who used waves and an invasive plant to fight algae
A remarkable eighteen-year-old student has developed an ingenious device aimed at eradicating toxic algal blooms. Utilizing wind-driven waves and invasive plant species, this unique system demonstrated impressive results in field tests, removing nearly all cyanobacteria and trapping decayed cell matter. This groundbreaking solution offers a cost-effective way to restore and revitalize unhealthy…
An 18-year-old student from Colorado Springs named Natalie Muro has created an innovative solution to combat toxic algal blooms in freshwater lakes. Natalie, a senior at William J. Palmer High School, developed a floating device that harnesses wave energy and utilizes invasive plants to remove harmful algae from the water. Her invention was tested in a nearby reservoir affected by a severe outbreak of toxic blue-green algae, and the results were promising.
The device was able to reduce cyanobacteria by 99 percent within 48 hours while also trapping dead cell material that could otherwise exacerbate future blooms. This project earned Muro a spot as a national finalist in the prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search.
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