By Sen. Doug Whitsett (Distr. 28)For the Independent Turbidity is a measure of water clarity. The loss of clarity is usually caused by mud, silt, organic material and chemical precipitates suspended in the water column. Turbidity has been measured in Oregon in nephelometric turbidity units (NTU) since 1990. That method essentially measures how deep into…
High algae levels found in Jackson County Lost Creek Lake
September 20, 2010 by Leave a Comment
A health advisory prompted by high algae levels found in Lost Creek Lake, located 30 miles northeast of Medford on the Rogue River, was issued Sept. 20 by Oregon Public Health. Water monitoring has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae that can produce toxins harmful to humans and animals. These algae levels are likely to…
Algae found at Lost Creek
June 7, 2010 by Leave a Comment
A health advisory prompted by high algae levels found in Lost Creek Lake, located 30 miles northeast of Medford on the Rogue River, was issued June 4 by Oregon Public Health and the Jackson County Health Department. Water monitoring has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae that can produce toxins harmful to humans and animals….
Warning: Algae found again at Lost Creek.
September 21, 2009 by Leave a Comment
A health advisory prompted by high algae levels found in Lost Creek Lake, located 30 miles northeast of Medford on the Rogue River, was issued today by the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Jackson County Health Department. Water monitoring has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae that can produce toxins harmful to…
