Detroit Lake is one of the most popular lakes in our state. And when you're up there, it's easy to see why. It's a beautiful lake, surrounded by beautiful mountains, and beautiful forests, and...noticing a theme? =)

The problem is, there's a problem up at the lake right now. A blue-green algae bloom has developed, and it's floating about on certain areas of the lake. It may have developed because of all the warm sunshine we've seen over the past few days.

The forestry officials I spoke with today said to avoid the algae...because swallowing water that has algae in it...can be deadly. And just being in contact with that algae-laced water can cause an allergic skin reaction. So...clearly...it's best to avoid the algae.

But what's it look like? Usually it causes the water to be cloudy, and the individual algae chunks seemed to sparkle in the sunlight when I saw them up there today. So...if you see sparkling, cloudy water...there's your algae. It also tends to become a blue-greenish color when it is most toxic. Hence the name.

So, bottom line, you can still enjoy the lake...as long as you're avoiding those areas that have this algae...and don't drink the water, regardless of where you are on the lake. If you have any questions about it feel free to shoot me an e-mail.

Have a good weekend!

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