Algae threat looms over holiday weekend

  • Also referred to as “blue-green” algae – the appearance of the material is often grayish brown, dark green, brown and at times nearly black in color. Contributed/LCRA
    Also referred to as “blue-green” algae – the appearance of the material is often grayish brown, dark green, brown and at times nearly black in color. Contributed/LCRA
  • Also referred to as “blue-green” algae – the appearance of the material is often grayish brown, dark green, brown and at times nearly black in color. Contributed/LCRA
    Also referred to as “blue-green” algae – the appearance of the material is often grayish brown, dark green, brown and at times nearly black in color. Contributed/LCRA
  • Also referred to as “blue-green” algae – the appearance of the material is often grayish brown, dark green, brown and at times nearly black in color. Contributed/LCRA
    Also referred to as “blue-green” algae – the appearance of the material is often grayish brown, dark green, brown and at times nearly black in color. Contributed/LCRA
As revelers make plans for the Memorial Day weekend, visitors to the Highland Lakes should take extra precautions when getting into the water due to troubling levels of toxic algae, according to the Lower Colorado River Authority. The biggest concerns from residents and visitors involve what to look for and what to do to avoid potential health issues. “We encourage everyone to treat all algae…

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