NASA scientists have released a satellite photo taken earlier this month showing a potential algae bloom on Clear Lake. The Lake is prone to those blooms which can produce toxins that can harm both marine life and humans who come in contact with the slime. The county hasn’t yet tested the possible bloom, but they say residents and visitors should stay informed about water conditions.
Algae blooms are one of many threats to Clear Lake and other bodies of water. California has a lot of non-native plants and animals that aren’t supposed to be here. The state wants people to learn about and act to keep those invaders at bay. Next week is California Invasive Species Action Week, with the Department of Fish and Wildlife working to raise awareness and recruit volunteers to eliminate the threatening plants and wildlife. On Clear Lake, groups are working to keep the lake free of potentially devastating pests– like the Quagga or Zebra Mussel. You can learn more about that at the website https://celake.ucanr.edu/
Cleanup has started in northern California’s Shasta Lake after officials say two groups of students trashed the lake over Memorial Day weekend According to the Shasta-Trinity National Forest division, hundreds of students from the University of Oregon and UC Davis left bottles, cups, wrappers, and cans behind even dumped their trash into the water. Crews may not be able to clean up the whole mess until the water goes down in June or July. The National Forest says the behavior shouldn’t reflect badly on the schools, but on the 3,000 or so students who rented dozens of houseboats for their stay.
