The Saskatchewan's Ministry of Health and Water Security Agency have issued an advisory regarding blue-green algae blooms across the province.

With the weather conditions being hot, dry and calm lately, it has allowed for the perfect combination for the foamy-like algae to form, with the still water mixing with the provinces nutrient rich to create pockets of blue-green algae blooms.

"They're typically a heavy concentration of a blue-green colour that often gives off a shimmer to the water, it could be foamy, often a pea soup appearance, so that's something to look out for," said Patrick Boyle, spokesperson for the Water Security Agency. "These blooms themselves can be harmful to pets or livestock, so if they ingest that it can be toxic to them, so residents and producers are advised to keep their animals away from those areas if they do see them."

The blooms typically form in shallow areas, lasting up to three weeks and can be pushed around lakes and reservoirs by the wind.

Boyle also noted that direct contact or consumption of algae-contaminated water can cause red skin, sore throat, cramps, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

If you catch a fish in the direct area of the blooms, Boyle states you will want to be cognizant of that too.