Harmful algal bloom alert issued for two Nebraska lakes

Oct 04, 2024

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Two southeast Nebraska lakes are under a health alert. On Friday, the state issued alerts for harmful algal blooms at Kirkman’s Cove Lake in Richardson County and Iron Horse Trail Lake in Pawnee County. An unhealthy level of microcystin, a toxin released by some blue-green algae, was found in the lakes. Recreational boating and fishing are...