TULSA – As members of the public make plans for fall visits to Tulsa District Lakes, the Corps of Engineers provides the latest information on blue-green algae.
– As members of the public make plans for fall visits to Tulsa District Lakes, the Corps of Engineers provides the latest information on blue-green algae.
All previously announced blue-green algae advisories and warnings are still in effect. The Corps of Engineers retests the affected lakes every 30 days. Retesting will be completed in the coming weeks at all the affected lakes. Once test results are received, which may take a week or two after sampling is completed, the warnings and advisories may be adjusted or lifted as appropriate.
All Tulsa District lakes affected by blue-green algae are OPEN to boating and fishing. Boaters are advised to avoid any areas with visible algae scum. Fish should be cleaned well and entrails should be discarded, but fish are fine to consume.
All Corps recreation areas are open to camping.
Blue-green algae are naturally present in Tulsa District lakes at low concentrations, however, during hot and dry conditions, nuisance blue-green algae blooms can occur and these blooms can create unwanted risks associated with swimming and wading at recreational areas. A blue-green algae bloom can occur in any lake at any time if the conditions are right and can persist through a wide range of weather conditions,
Though it is impossible to predict how long these warnings and advisories will be in place, substantially cooler temperatures over a prolonged period of time, possibly weeks or months and/or substantial rainfall are some of the factors that may help levels to return to the safe limit. Additional factors such as the amount of nutrients present in the water from stream run-off also affect the blue-green algae levels.
The Corps of Engineers will post updates on our website, www.swt.usace.army.mil, and our Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/usacetulsa.
The attached matrix provides current levels of postings for blue-algae at Tulsa District lakes.
Note: Current as of September 26, 2011
Sign Lake Area Posting Remarks
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CLOSED
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Skiatook
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Twin Points Swim Beach
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Closed
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Beach closed. Contact with water prohibited.
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Eufaula
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Porum Landing Swim Beach
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Closed
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Beach closed. Contact with water prohibited.
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Keystone
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Old Mannford
Old Hwy 51
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Closed
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Contact with water prohibited.
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Waurika
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Chisholm Trail Swim Beach
Kiowa Swim Beach
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Closed
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Contact with water prohibited.
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Eufaula
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Porum Landing
Sandy Bass Bay
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Harmful algae present
Unsafe for people and pets
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Recreation area open, but do not go in the water. Contact with water prohibited.
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Keystone
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Appalachia Bay
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Harmful algae present
Unsafe for people and pets
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Considered to have adverse health effects.
Due to test result levels, contact with water prohibited.
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Tenkiller
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Burnt Cabin
Petit Bay
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Harmful algae present
Unsafe for people and pets
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Considered to have adverse health effects.
Due to test result levels, contact with water prohibited.
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Fort Gibson
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Rocky Point Swim Beach
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Harmful algae present
Unsafe for people and pets
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Considered to have adverse health effects.
Due to test result levels, contact with water prohibited.
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Waurika
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All areas not under closure
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Harmful algae present
Unsafe for people and pets
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Considered to have adverse health effects.
Due to test result levels, contact with water prohibited.
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Lake Texoma
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All Areas
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Harmful algae present
Unsafe for people and pets
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Considered to have adverse health effects. Due to test result levels, contact with water prohibited.
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Fort Gibson
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All areas not in a warning
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Harmful algae present
May be unsafe for people and pets
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Swimming, water skiing and water contact is discouraged. If bloom is observed, avoid and report sighting.
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Eufaula
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All areas not in a warning or closure
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Harmful algae present
May be unsafe for people and pets
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Swimming, water skiing and water contact is discouraged. If bloom is observed, avoid and report sightings.
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Keystone
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All areas not in a warning or closure
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Harmful algae present
May be unsafe for people and pets
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Swimming, water skiing and water contact is discouraged. If bloom is observed, avoid and report sightings.
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Skiatook
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All areas not in a warning or closure
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Harmful algae present
May be unsafe for people and pets
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Swimming, water skiing and water contact is discouraged. If bloom is observed, avoid and report sightings.
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Tenkiller
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All areas not in a warning
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Harmful algae present
May be unsafe for people and pets
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Swimming, water skiing and water contact is discouraged. If bloom is observed, avoid and report sightings.
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