Tag: algae bloom
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New aeration system being installed in Prospect Lake to combat harmful algae
Toxic blue-green algae within the waters of Prospect Lake in Colorado Springs’ Memorial Park will be no more. That’s the hope and intent of a new aeration system designed to turn over the lake’s water about every two days. The city began moving in equipment and materials this week and will begin digging next week…
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Prospect Lake reopens after toxic algae closure
Prospect Lake in Memorial Park reopened for recreation Tuesday after about a two-week closure because of dangerous levels of toxic blue-green algae, according to a news release from city officials. The reopening comes after two consecutive negative tests “for an elevated concentration of blue-green algae,” the release stated. Swimming, paddle boarding, tubing, water skiing, and…
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New aeration system for Prospect Lake will preserve motorized boating uses
A new aeration system at Prospect Lake will kill and prevent harmful blue-green algae while also preserving the operation of motorized watercraft, including boats, within its waters. Colorado Springs spokeswoman Cassie Melvin said in an email Thursday the city is finalizing a contract and scope of work with Colorado Springs-based Timberline Building Systems to install…