Air Toxics Notebook
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Health Alert issued for Maple Creek Recreation Area Lake
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The state has issued a health alert for Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), also known as toxic blue-green algae, at Maple Creek Recreation Area Lake in Colfax County.
Samples taken earlier this week at the lake on alert measure above the threshold of 8 parts per billion (ppb) of total microcystin, which is a toxin released by certain strains of blue-green algae.
Nebraska students' environmental artwork to be feature in 2025 "Nebraska Don't Waste It!" calendar
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The artwork of 13 Nebraska students will be featured in the 2025 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It!” environmental calendar. The statewide contest is sponsored by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (DWEE) and focuses on the importance of waste reduction, recycling and litter cleanup.
Health Alert issued for Rockford Lake, Fremont Lake No. 9 Lake, and Bluestem Lake
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| The state has issued a health alert for Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), also known as toxic blue-green algae, at Rockford Lake in Gage County, Fremont Lake No. 9 in Dodge County, and Bluestem Lake in Lancaster County. Maple Creek Recreation Area Lake in Colfax County has been removed from health alert after being on alert last week. Samples taken earlier this week at the lakes on alert measure above the threshold of 8 parts per billion (ppb) of total microcystin, which is a toxin released by certain strains of blue-green algae. |