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<DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#0000ff face=Papyrus>No problemo,</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#0000ff face=Papyrus>Just spray the
algaecide, kill the bloom and disperse the microcystins throughout the
river. Out of sight, out of mind.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, September 16, 2012 11:29
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [env-trinity] Siskiyou Daily
News: High algae warnings issued</DIV>
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class=ext-pic>Matt, a rafter from Oregon, was enjoying the Klamath River on
Thursday at the Tree of Heaven river access where algae warnings have been
posted. He said he is unhappy with the water quality in the river but it
wouldn't stop him from enjoying a beautiful day. Daily News Photo/John
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algae blooms are again causing health risk warnings to be posted for
recreators on Copco and Iron Gate reservoirs as well as the mainstem Klamath
River.<BR>The North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) has
posted signs at reservoir access points and the Klamath National Forest has
posted warnings at river access points along the river stating the health
risks associated with direct contact and ingestion of the algae.<BR>According
to water sampling results by state and tribal agencies, the cell counts of
blue-green algae on the reservoirs and along the river's edge have exceeded
World Health Organization and the State Water Resources Control Board's public
health guideline levels.<BR>According to a press release from the NCRWQCB,
"Cyanobacteria (Microcystis aeruginosa) cell counts and toxin levels in Copco
Reservoir and toxin levels in Iron Gate Reservoir exceeded the public health
advisory threshold during recent public health monitoring."<BR>The release
advises, <BR>"The algal blooms look like green, blue-green, white or
brown foam, scum or mats floating on the water. Recreational exposure to toxic
blue-green algae can cause eye irritation, allergic skin rash, mouth ulcer,
vomiting, diarrhea, mouth ulcers, vomiting, diarrhea, and cold and flu-like
symptoms. Liver failure, nerve damage and death have occurred in rare
situations where large amounts of contaminated water were directly
ingested."<BR>The blooms are among the water quality issues referenced by
environmentalist and some government agencies when making the case for Klamath
dam removal. Some dam removal opponents question the level of risk posed by
the algae.<BR>The Siskiyou County Department of Public Health is not
participating in the effort to warn citizens about potential health hazards
posed by the algae blooms. However, the NCRWQCB, the California Department of
Public Health and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are partnering in
the effort.<BR>Siskiyou County Director of Public Health Terry Barber told the
Daily News, "The county is on record as opposing the posting of blue-green
algae warnings."<BR>She said the posting is voluntary and there are no laws or
regulations stipulating when or if postings must occur.<BR>"The county doesn't
have an active monitoring program for microcystis and the science doesn't
support the theory that there is a strong risk," Barber said.<BR>However,
Executive Officer of the NCRWQCB Matt St. John, said, "As blue-green algae
(cyanobacteria) can pose health risks, especially to children and pets, we
urge people to be careful where they swim when visiting Copco and Iron Gate
reservoirs. We recommend that people and their pets avoid contact with the
blooms, and particularly avoid swallowing or inhaling water spray in an algal
bloom area."<BR>Statewide guidance on harmful algal blooms recommends the
following:<BR>• Avoid wading and swimming in water containing visible blooms
or water containing algae, scums or mats.<BR>• If no algae, scums or mats are
visible, one should still carefully watch young children and warn them not to
swallow the water.<BR>• Do not drink, cook or wash dishes with untreated
surface water under any circumstances; common water purification techniques
(e.g., camping filters, tablets) may not remove toxins.<BR>• People should
limit or avoid eating fish. If fish are consumed, remove guts and liver, and
rinse meat in clean drinking water.<BR>• Take care that pets and livestock do
not drink the water or swim through heavy algae, scums or mats, nor lick their
fur after going in the water. Rinse pets in clean drinking water to remove
algae from fur.<BR>• One should get medical treatment immediately if pets or
livestock might have been poisoned by blue-green algae toxins. Be sure to
alert the medical professional of the possible contact with blue-green
algae.<BR>While recreators are being warned of the health risks of direct
contact with the algae, the NCRWQCB press release does state, "people can
still visit Copco and Iron Gate reservoirs and enjoy camping, hiking, biking,
canoeing, picnicking or other recreational activities, excluding direct
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