PRATT, Kan. — Even though summer is still a ways off, one area lake is already feeling the effects of blue-green algae.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued an algae watch for Marion Reservoir. A watch means that blue-green algae have been detected and a harmful algal bloom is present or likely to develop. People are encouraged to avoid areas of algae accumulation and keep pets and livestock away from the water.
Boating and fishing are safe but direct contact with the water should be avoided in areas where the algae is present.
The green slime is usually a part of the hot summer months but is already showing up at area lakes.
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