Harmful Algae Blooms, also knowns as toxic blue-green algae are making an appearance again at multiple Nebraskan lakes.
Big Indian Lake and Rockford Lake in Gage County, Maskenthine Reservoir in Stanton County, Willow Creek Reservoir in Pierce County, Bluestem Lake in Lancaster County, Iron Horse Trail Lake in Pawnee County, and Kirkman’s Cove Lake in Richardson County are on alert for toxic-blue green algae.
More information about what to look for, potential health effects from HAB and steps to avoid exposure, can be found at Fact Sheet. To view the weekly data for the lakes sampled, go to https://deq-iis.ne.gov/zs/bw/.
