CHENEY, Kan. — Good news for area lake goers. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has eased the Blue/ Green alerts for both Marion County Lake and Marion Reservoir as well as Cheney Reservoir.
The alerts have been downgraded to watches which means some of the toxic blooms are still in areas of the lake. People are encouraged to stay out of the water where the algae are present and to make sure you clean fish thoroughly. Boating and fishing are safe but other water activities such as skiing and swimming are discouraged.
The algae is toxic to animals and pets even if found dry along the bank. The lake updates are provided by KDHE every Thursday.