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Reading Eagle on MSN4h
Blue Marsh swim beach to reopen Saturday
The swim beach at Blue Marsh Lake is to reopen Saturday, but officials warn that it is still under a harmful algal bloom ...
Blue Marsh Lake to reopen following decreased presence of harmful toxins, warning still in effect
Visitors should be aware of the presence of moderate to high levels of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, in the ...
WHTM Harrisburg on MSN1d
Algal bloom closes Blue Marsh Lake swimming area
A popular swimming area in Berks County is closed to swimming due to an algal bloom. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ ...
Council losing control of lake after toxic sample
A council is set to give up ownership of a lake after inspectors found high levels of toxicity in the water. On 2 July, the ...
Camp counselor's body recovered from Big Blue Lake in Muskegon County
A 15-year-old camp counselor's body was recovered from Big Blue Lake in Muskegon County on Wednesday. The Muskegon County ...
Harmful bacteria at Blue Marsh Lake leads to closures
Children and pets are especially susceptible to the harmful effects of the toxins produced by blue-green algae. Do not allow ...
Illegal campers arrested for trespassing after fires in Blue Lake
Four people were arrested for trespassing after refusing to leave private property following complaints of illegal camps and ...
KSNT Topeka on MSN7h
Public Health Advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae. Lakes in ...