Algae Bloom | The Herald Times

Algae bloom at Lake Avery has not shown signs of toxicity

RBC | Signs warning residents about an algae bloom that were posted at Lake Avery in August caused some alarm regarding the potential for toxic blue-green algae that can harm humans and animals. Laboratory testing conducted by Colorado Parks and Wildlife indicates the blue-green algae present at Lake Avery this[Read More…]

August 30, 2023 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: June 16, 2022

GOP vice chair leave of absence Dear Editor: Immediately after the Rangely Republican forum, I took a leave of absence from my duties as Vice Chair for the Rio Blanco Republican Central Committee effective June 9, 2022, until July 1, 2022. Any questions should be directed to Sam Tolley, Chairman.[Read More…]

June 15, 2022 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Official USGS algae report to be released by end of year

RBC | Official results of a United States Geological Survey (USGS) study looking into the cause of algae blooms on the White River are still on hold, for now. In the meantime, residents from both ends of the county got a glimpse into the data last week at a presentation[Read More…]

June 8, 2022 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

Rangely hosts Colorado River District event

RBC I A forecast for conditions in the Colorado River Basin, including the White River Area, is not what many who are dependent on and involved with the river hoped for. The Colorado River District hosted a “State of the River” event in partnership with the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy[Read More…]

April 21, 2022 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

State of the River Part 4: Elk Creek Ranch develops best management practices for river health

RBC | “We care greatly about the river, and the entire valley. We feel like we’re good stewards of it,” said Brett Harvey, manager of Elk Creek Ranch (ECR) last week when discussing the health of the White River, and the persistent algae blooms of the last seven years. Having[Read More…]

August 18, 2021 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

State of the River: Part 1

RBC I Seven years since the first major algae bloom affected the White River, much is still unknown about what exactly causes the blooms, and by extension, how they can be remediated/mitigated in the future. The earliest report of significant algae blooms in the river, noted in the HT was[Read More…]

July 16, 2021 by Lucas Turner 1 comment

Survey flights capture bird’s eye view of Yampa-White River basin

RBC | With the arrival of spring, warmer temperatures, and at least a year’s worth of pent up cabin fever, the river beckons. While the chilly runoff waters flow fast and high for now, water users of all stripes know that come mid-summer, low flows will mean dry fields, special[Read More…]

May 12, 2021 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

White River Algae TAG group reviews data

RBC | The White River Algae Technical Advisory Group (TAG) held a well-attended virtual meeting last week to review data from three studies conducted over the last year. STREAM TEMPS The first data set, presented by Brian Hodges of Trout Unlimited in partnership with Tory Eyre of Colorado Parks and[Read More…]

February 4, 2021 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

County

White River Algae Study update

RBC | The White River Conservation District and Douglas Creek Conservation District (Districts) are pleased to report that the White River Algae Study is on course for completion as anticipated. We expected significant algal growth this summer with warm temperatures and low flows. However, all reports indicate algae levels were[Read More…]

November 26, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County

Algae study to continue

RBC | Members of the White River Algae Technical Advisory Group (TAG), met Feb. 13 to discuss the 2019 plans to ascertain what is driving the algae growth in the White River to improve the overall health of the watershed. Callie Hendrickson, executive director of the White River and Douglas[Read More…]

March 3, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letters To The Editor

Letter: Fritzlan thanks those addressing river’s algae bloom

Dear Editor: I want to thank the people who stopped the algae growth at the 23 mile marker and down. The river will in time clean away all dead stuff at the bottom. The river and forest has been items I feel it is our main tourist attractions and needs[Read More…]

August 17, 2018 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker

More mosquitoes? To be determined.

MEEKER | It could be a buggier summer than usual. Or not. Local pilot Lanny Coulter has reportedly told Mayor Regas Halandras he won’t spray for the town this year following public debate about aerial spraying. If the aerial spraying doesn’t take place—as it has for more than 45 years—will Meeker[Read More…]

June 9, 2018 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled