Posted in Kansas
August 21, 2019
The Toxic Blue-Green Algae Responsible For Killing Dogs Around The U.S. Has Been Found In Kansas
Kansas is no stranger to blue-green algae and how it infests our waters almost every summer. All of our favorite lakes turn slimy, and people disregard the very real warnings given out only to realize that the risks are real. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued warnings and watches for many of our favorite lakes and ponds. Read on for the details.
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Currently, lakes including a warning for blue-green algae blooms include:
Big Eleven in Wyandotte county
Camp Hawk in Harvey county
Gathering Ponds in Geary county
Jerry Ivey Pond in Saline county
Lake Afton in Sedgwick county
Lakewood Park Lake in Saline county
Lebo Kids' Pond in Coffey county
Marais des Cygnes Wildlife Area in Linn county
Marion County Lake in Marion county
Melvern Outlet Pond and Swim Pond in Osage county
Neosho County State Fishing Lake in Neosho county
South Lake in Johnson county
Westlake - Gage Park in Shawnee county
Big Eleven in Wyandotte county
Camp Hawk in Harvey county
Gathering Ponds in Geary county
Jerry Ivey Pond in Saline county
Lake Afton in Sedgwick county
Lakewood Park Lake in Saline county
Lebo Kids' Pond in Coffey county
Marais des Cygnes Wildlife Area in Linn county
Marion County Lake in Marion county
Melvern Outlet Pond and Swim Pond in Osage county
Neosho County State Fishing Lake in Neosho county
South Lake in Johnson county
Westlake - Gage Park in Shawnee county
It’s sad to know that we’re kept from some of our favorite areas of our state when the weather is so nice, but there are other ways to get your Kansas nature fix. To still enjoy our beautiful nature without getting into the water, check out this scenic drive that gets even more beautiful in the spring and fall when shorebirds are migrating.