Media Releases
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Blue-green algae workshop
Friday, 18 May 2012
The blue-green algae bloom that affected the Gippsland Lakes from December last year through to late April this year was the focus of a workshop at Lakes Entrance yesterday.
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Gippsland Lakes clear of algal toxins in shellfish
Wednesday, 9 May 2012
The Department of Health has lifted the advisory warning people not to eat shellfish: prawns, mussels and crabs caught in the Gippsland Lakes system.
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Gippsland Lakes clear of algal toxins in whole fish
Monday, 30 April 2012
The Department of Health has lifted the advisory warning people not to eat whole fish caught in the Gippsland Lakes system.
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Blue-green algae bloom advisory lifted, and warning signs to be removed
Friday, 20 April 2012
The Department of Health has lifted the advisory warning people to avoid direct contact with blue-green algae affected water in Lake Connewarre and the lower Barwon River estuary.
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Positive signs for blue-green algae bloom but water testing still underway
Friday, 13 April 2012
Blue-green algae levels in Lake Connewarre and the lower Barwon River estuary are falling but testing continues and signs remain in place during the current warm weather. Read on... -
Easter alert for blue-green algae bloom but other activities on offer
Wednesday, 4 April 2012
In the days leading up to Easter, blue-green algae levels in Lake Connewarre and the lower Barwon River estuary continue to vary as the bloom breaks down and moves downstream.
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Gippsland Lakes algae almost clear
Monday, 2 April 2012
The blue-green algal bloom that has been affecting the Gippsland Lakes for the past four months continues to disperse. Visitors to the area and residents can now enjoy their favourite water activities in the Lakes over the Easter holidays.
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Blue-green algae bloom breaking down slowly
Monday, 26 March 2012
Recent water tests show blue-green algae levels are still fluctuating in Lake Connewarre and the lower Barwon River estuary as the bloom breaks down.
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Blue-green algae bloom in decline but not yet over
Thursday, 15 March 2012
Recent tests on the blue-green algae bloom in Lake Connewarre and the Barwon River estuary show signs of definite improvement.
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Lake Wellington algae levels decline
Wednesday, 7 March 2012
Monitoring of Lake Wellington has shown that the algal bloom has declined to levels that are no longer harmful to human health, allowing a return to safe recreational water use across the lake.
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