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White River Algae Study update

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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 much less than expected. United States Geological Survey (USGS) staff found plenty of algae but there is not an overabundance of Cladophora as…