Area Lake Has Toxic Blue/Green Algae
LINCOLN (AP) - Nebraska health officials have issued an alert for Willow Creek Lake near Pierce because of high levels of toxic blue-green algae. State officials also said Friday they are continuing health alerts for Kirkman's Cove near Humboldt, Red Willow Lake near McCook and Merritt Reservoir in Cherry County. Toxic blue-green algae, which scientists say are plantlike bacteria, are common in freshwater. Some types can produce dangerous toxins. People can still camp, fish and boat on lakes under an alert but should not have full-body contact.
