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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

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Dangerous algae bloom at Vega Reservoir prompts warning

RBC | People and their pets are cautioned to avoid contact with water at Vega Reservoir at Vega State Park near Colbran, Colorado, due to a blue-green algae bloom discovered along the shore line during routine water inspections. Samples of blooms will be tested for the presence of increased levels of[Read More…]

July 26, 2023 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

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CONSERVATION CORNER: White River Algae Study results

Thank you to all who attended the White River Algae Study presentation last Thursday evening. The meeting was well attended with familiar and new faces who all asked great questions. White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts’ Executive Director, Callie Hendrickson, provided a brief background of the previous studies conducted[Read More…]

June 8, 2022 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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CONSERVATION CORNER: The White River Algae Study Update

A White River Algae Study Technical Advisory Group (TAG) meeting met again in January where they heard more information from USGS and additional researchers. All TAG meeting notes and presentations are available on the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts’ website. USGS presented information on the algal taxonomy, synoptic[Read More…]

February 14, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times 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

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CONSERVATION CORNER: Algae Study Update

The White River Algae Study is on schedule with all the data collection being complete for the three-year study. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) will now analyze all the data they have collected and provide a final report in late 2021. The USGS staff presented an update to the White[Read More…]

December 23, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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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

White River Algae Study Update

RBC | The White River Algae Study is beginning to wind down the second year of data collection. The goal of the study is to determine what is driving algal growth in the White River. The 2019 White River flows peaked at nearly 5,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) compared to[Read More…]

September 21, 2019 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

GOCO awards $20,000 grant to manage river algae

RBC | The Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) board has awarded a $20,000 grant to Area 6 of Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to document and manage the negative effects of excessive green algae (Cladophora) growth in the White River Basin. The grant was part of GOCO’s CPW Director’s Innovation Fund[Read More…]

June 24, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times 2 comments

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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

News Notes

White River Algae TAG meeting Feb. 13

MEEKER | The White River Algae Technical Advisory Group (TAG) will meet Wednesday, Feb.13 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Sheriff’s Training Room (355 4th St). The public is welcome to attend. This room will be a little tight so please RSVP by calling the office at 878-9838 or[Read More…]

February 8, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled