TULSA – In order to provide members of the public the latest information available so that so that they are able to make informed decisions, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, has once again updated the blue-green algae matrix. (The latest version is incorporated in this document.) Both swim beaches at Waurika Lake are CLOSED, and ALL of Waurika Lake is under a WARNING. Also, the Rocky Point Swim Beach at Fort Gibson Lake is now under a WARNING. At the WARNING level, harmful algae have been found to be present, and the water is considered unsafe for people and pets.
In order to provide members of the public the latest information available so that so that they are able to make informed decisions, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, has once again updated the blue-green algae matrix. (The latest version is incorporated in this document.) Both swim beaches at Waurika Lake are CLOSED, and ALL of Waurika Lake is under a WARNING. Also, the Rocky Point Swim Beach at Fort Gibson Lake is now under a WARNING. At the WARNING level, harmful algae have been found to be present, and the water is considered unsafe for people and pets.
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.
The Corps of Engineers will post updates on our wesbsite, 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: Updates (as of August 22, 2011) are in blue.
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
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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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Feyodi Park
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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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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Release no. 11-066