SCLA HEALTH ALERT
SCLA sent an email to all members this week to remind you of the danger of blue-green algae on Fawn Lake. Below is the text of the email.
BLUE-GREEN ALGAE PERSISTS ON FAWN LAKE
Blue-green algae can produce toxins that are harmful to both humans and animals. Gina LaLiberte, a Water Resources Management Specialist, at Wisconsin DNR advises residents:
- DO NOT swim in areas of water that contains blue-green algae
- DO NOT let children play with scum layers, even from shore.
- DO NOT allow dogs in these area as they are likely to ingest the algae if swimming or drinking water at the shore
- DO NOT boat or water ski over water that looks like “pea soup," green or blue blobs, or if a scum layer or puffy blob is floating on the surface
Additional information on the DNR’s website and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services website:
http://dnr.wi.gov/lakes/bluegreenalgae/
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/water/bg-algae/index.htm
