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Reports of Algae Blooms in Iowa Great Lakes

(Spirit Lake)--A growing number of algae blooms are being reported in the Iowa Great Lakes. Andrew Carlson, Fisheries Biologist with the DNR Office in Spirit Lake, says the algae blooms are common this time of year.

 

 

 

 

Carlson offers some advice for those planning to swim in the lakes.

 

 

 

 

In addition to warm weather, Carlson says wind can also have an impact on algae blooms.

 

 

 

 

Carlson says algae blooms will be an off and on concern for the remainder of the summer.

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