The area is getting nearly $900,000 in grant funding from the national recreational trails fund.
AUSTIN, Texas — Since 2019, harmful blue-green algae has been found on Austin's Lady Bird Lake. to reduce the amount of algae, also known as Cyanobacteria, found in this popular swimming spot. How can Austinites help?
By limiting the amount of waste thrown into the lake, the algae will have less to feed on and, as a result, won't be able to spread as quickly. The algae doesn't just come from residents, though. Additional factors like septic tanks, climate change andAustin Water continues to test drinking water for blue-green algae toxinsStarting June 3, the city will continue its efforts to deal with the Cyanobacteria by dumping clay into three areas of the lake: Red Bud Isle, the north shore boat ramp and the north shore near the Festival Beach Boat Ramp. "rob the algae of one of its primary food sources and reduce its growth.
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