Blue-Green Algae Found In Lower North Crow Reservoir
Potentially toxic blue-green algae has been found in Lower North Crow Reservoir, according to a Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities news release.
It's important to note that the reservoir, which is located about 30 miles west of Cheyenne, is not a source for Cheyenne drinking water.
Blue green algae is also known as cyanobacteria. When it blooms in slow-moving water during the summer months, it can produce toxins that are harmful to people, pets, livestock and wildlife.
BOPU Advises Taking Precautions
The BOPU is advising people to take the following steps:
Board of Public Utilities (BOPU) laboratory staff will continue to monitor water quality in Cheyenne’s water sources. The BOPU is asking residents to follow these recommendations:
- Avoid contact with water in the vicinity of the bloom, especially in areas where cyanobacteria are dense and form scum.
- Do not ingest water from the bloom. Boiling, filtration and/or other treatments will not remove toxins.
- Rinse fish with clean water and eat only the fillet portion.
- Avoid water spray from the bloom.
- Do not allow pets or livestock to drink water near the bloom, eat bloom material or lick fur after contact.
- If people, pets or livestock come into contact with a bloom, rinse off with clean water as soon as possible
Cattle & Crawfish, A Wyoming Roundup Story
It's the time of year when Wyoming ranchers get together and help each other with the roundup.
These are family and neighbor affairs.
After the work is done, there is always a gathering and a meal.
This year, it was imported crawfish - boiled.
Gallery Credit: Glenn A Woods
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