Potential Blue-Green Algae in Prior Lake

Some reports have already come in about potential blue-green algae on Prior Lake.  Read this article from the Prior Lake American to find out more:  Suspected Blue-Green Algae in Prior Lake

Please educate yourself and google images of the blue-green algae.  Avoid contact if you suspect it may in fact be blue-green algae and be sure to keep dogs out of the water as well. Here are a couple sources of information from MPCA:
Blue-green algae and harmful algal blooms
What you should know about blue-green algae

Please contact Jaime Rockney, Water Resources Specialist at the PLSLWD with any questions.  952-440-0068 or jrockney@plslwd.org.