Toxic algae is back in Austin’s waterways. The city is warning dog owners to keep them away from the blue-green algae growths, which can kill pets.
here in 2019 at Red Bud Isle, near Barton Springs spillway, and on the north shore of Lady Bird Lake.The department spotted this bloom, but has not tested it yet. It typically does tests in summer and fall.
"The blue-green algae is mixed in with lots of green algae," the department said."Please assume it may be toxic and avoid it." Cyanobacteria occurs in algae blooms fueled by sunlight, warmer water and runoff up the chain of Highland Lakes. mean those blooms are occurring more frequently. Invasive zebra mussels are also filtering the water, allowing more sun to reach blooms.
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