Those traveling by the East Twin River in Two Rivers may have noticed that a patch of green film had taken over the usually beautiful waterway.
That is blue-green algae, which is similar to true algae, with the exception that, according to the Wisconsin DNR, it is “generally not eaten by other aquatic organisms, and thus are not an important part of the food chain.
” Some strains of blue-green algae contain toxins, and the only way to tell if this strain does is by testing it.
The DNR suggests you do not swim, boat, or play near the algae, and if you do come into contact with it, shower immediately.
For more information on blue-green algae, go to dnr.wi.gov/lakes/bluegreenalgae/, and for more info on how to reduce future blooms, go to dnr.wi.gov/lakes/bluegreenalgae/Default.aspx?show=protect
