Category Archives: Environment

Information regarding local environmental and conservation issues

Blue-green Algae confirmed – warning remains in place (August 11, 2011)

Posted on August 11, 2011 by

The Ministry of the Environment’s test results have confirmed the presence of anabaena, a species of blue-green algae (sometimes known as Cyanobacteria). This is a species that can produce toxins in the water. In sufficient concentrations these toxins can cause health problems.  The health … Continue reading →

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Blue-green Algae Advisory Update (August 8, 2011)

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On Monday morning the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District (HKPRD) Health Unit reported that the Blue-Green Algae Bloom Warning remains in place today. The Health Unit is expecting test results from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE) on Wednesday. Those results are … Continue reading →

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Warning: Beach Posted – Suspected Blue-Green Algae Bloom (August 5 2011)

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Today (August 5th) the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) posted the Sturgeon Point  Public Beach because of a suspected Blue-Green algae bloom. If you visit the Public Beach, you’ll notice a warning sign posted to the garbage bin.  “Posting” means that … Continue reading →

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Environmental WorkShop July 16th 10:00 am, at the Church

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

Algae! Doh! On Saturday morning we’ll be hosting an informative meeting with multiple presentations. All deal with issues revolving around the health of our lake. The main event will be an Algae Workshop, presented by Dr. Emily Porter-Goff, who is … Continue reading →

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