LANE COUNTY, Ore. — A blue-green algae advisory has been lifted for Dexter Reservoir, 20 miles southeast of Eugene on Highway 58. Oregon Health Authority issued the advisory in August after high levels of blue-green algae were detected in the lake. Tests confirmed that the algae cells in the lake are now at a safe … Continue reading »
Algae Advisory Lifted at Fern Ridge
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — A blue-green algae advisory has been lifted for Fern Ridge Reservoir, 12 miles west of Eugene. Oregon Health Authority issued the advisory in late September after high levels of blue-green algae were detected in the lake. Tests confirmed that the algae cells in the lake are now at a safe level.
Blue-green Algae in Fern Ridge Reservoir
FERN RIDGE, Ore. — Local health officials are urging people to avoid the water in Fern Ridge Reservoir. The reservoir has high levels of blue-green algae, which can make people and pets sick, Oregon Public Health officials said in a health advisory issued Friday. They say you should not drink or swallow the water, and … Continue reading »
Algae Advisory Issued in Walterville
WALTERVILLE, Ore. — A health advisory was issued Friday reporting the Walterville Pond’s blue-green Algae levels are unsafe for visitors. Officials are warning residents in the area to be cautious. Lane County Public Health officials said the blue-green algae is naturally occurring and is actually always in our water systems. But during the warm months … Continue reading »
