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Utah's drought and low reservoirs add up to more intense algal blooms

Utah’s drought and low reservoirs add up to more intense algal blooms Amy Joi O Donoghue © Kristin Murphy, Deseret News Jeff Mortensen guides the boat Odyssia through algal blooms in Utah Lake toward a boat ramp at the Lindon Marina in Vineyard on Monday, July 19, 2021. Utah’s drought is driving reservoir levels down and contributing to the spread of harmful algal blooms as the state continues to swelter under the heat and the prime season for bloom formations remains ahead. A half-dozen water bodies in the state are under some sort of advisory because of the presence of cyanobacteria, which can kill pets and sicken people.

Lake Powell water level woes: Boat ramp closures hit Utah reservoirs

Deseret News Houseboats being impacted at Lake Powell Share this story People put a jet ski in the water next to a boat ramp that is closed and has an abrupt drop-off due to low water at the Willard Bay North Marina in Willard, Box Elder County, on Monday, July 19, 2021. Kristin Murphy, Deseret News Water levels at Lake Powell have declined so much that multiple boat ramps are closed and owners of houseboats have until Saturday to remove their vessels from the Wahweap Main site, which is now closed to launching any houseboats. At Wahweap Main, motorized vessels can be still be launched, but officials are advising that only four-wheel drive vehicles be used because other vehicles are experiencing difficulties on the loose gravel.

Low water in Utah challenging boaters' holiday weekend plans

Low water in Utah challenging boaters’ holiday weekend plans Amy Joi O Donoghue © Kristin Murphy, Deseret News People put a jet ski in the water next to a boat ramp that is closed and has an abrupt drop-off due to low water at the Willard Bay North Marina in Willard, Box Elder County, on Monday, July 19, 2021. Water levels at Lake Powell have declined so much that multiple boat ramps are closed and owners of houseboats have until Saturday to remove their vessels from the Wahweap Main site, which is now closed to launching any houseboats. At Wahweap Main, motorized vessels can be still be launched, but officials are advising that only four-wheel drive vehicles be used because other vehicles are experiencing difficulties on the loose gravel.

Utah Lake Algae Bloom warnings announced

Harmful algal bloom warnings issued for portions of Utah Lake

Harmful algal bloom warnings issued for portions of Utah Lake Utah Department Of Environmental Quality. File Photo: An algal bloom at Utah Lake and last updated 2021-07-12 18:12:06-04 UTAH LAKE — The Utah County Health Department has issued a harmful algal bloom (HAB) warning for a few areas of Utah Lake. The department announced Monday afternoon that American Fork Marina, Lindon Marina, and Lincoln Beach had reached warning levels of algal blooms. The marinas are still open for personal watercraft access, but the health department warns that water recreation in the Lincoln Beach area should be avoided. Algae occurs naturally in bodies of water, but large amonts of cyanobacteria can create HABs especially in the summer.