Colorado’s lakes serve as a needed respite during sweltering summer days, but as climate warms the state’s lakes are becoming more susceptible to toxic blooms of algae. Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials closed several lakes.
A new aeration system in Prospect Lake in Colorado Springs designed to protect the popular destination during a toxic algae bloom has prompted Colorado Springs officials to no longer allow
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) announced on Wednesday that they were closing DeWeese Reservoir due to a toxic green algae bloom. CPW says the algae can be harmful to both people and animals if they touch or ingest it.
Health officials warn of potentially deadly algae in southern Colorado reservoir gazette.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from gazette.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Public urged to avoid 'skin-to-water' contact at Colorado reservoir denvergazette.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from denvergazette.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.