State water officials are urging caution around two Merced county waterways this weekend over possible toxic algae blooms that can be harmful to people and pets. In some cases, toxic algae exposure can lead to death. The Department of Water Resources issued algae advisories on Friday for San Luis Reservoir...
Warnings Against Toxic Algae Increased at San Luis Reservoir
State water authorities on Thursday raised the warning level about toxic algae at San Luis Reservoir, saying no one should swim there or eat fish caught in the lake. The Department of Water Resources boosted the advisory level at the reservoir from warning to danger after detecting increased levels of...
State Thanks 'Robust' Storms for Higher Water Allocation
Citing the winter's "robust" storms and resulting above-average snowpack, California's Department of Water Resources announced Thursday it will slightly raise the allocation for the State Water Project. The increase from 70% to 75% is the final allocation level for the calendar year, and marks a dramatic increase since the water...
Toxic Algae a Danger for Swimmers at San Luis Reservoir
San Luis Reservoir is not safe for swimmers because of a big bloom of blue-green algae, state authorities warned Tuesday. People looking to enjoy a day at the Merced County reservoir can safely ride atop the water in boats but must avoid any contact with the water, said the California...
Algae Bloom at 'Warning' Level in San Luis Reservoir
LOS BANOS — The California Department of Water Resources is urging people to avoid contact with the water at San Luis Reservoir in Merced County due to a bloom of cyanobacteria, commonly called blue-green algae. The department announced Thursday that the bloom has been elevated from "caution" to a "warning"...