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 »
Scum Spotted on Dexter Reservoir
DEXTER, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Public Health says there are dangers lurking in the Dexter Reservoir. Health workers were already concerned, after finding blue green algae a few weeks ago. Now a visible scum showed up on the surface. The health department is urging people to stay out of the reservoir and not … Continue reading »
