On Friday, September 11, 2020, WMHD staff visited the reservoir and observed a bloom of varying magnitude at the main boat ramp, at the end of Old Post Road, Cemetery Beach, and Anderson Cove. RELATED: Bear River health officials issue algae bloom warning for Mantua Reservoir. According to the Utah Department of Public Safety, Trooper Brian Bairett was sitting at milepost 65 on northbound I-5 when a call for a reckless driver came out over his radio. Prevention is the best way to protect your pet. Posted: August 1, 2020. BOUNTIFUL, Utah (ABC4 News) - Bountiful residents got a good reminder Monday morning, Utah is cougar country. A possible harmful algal bloom (HAB) at Mantua Reservoir was observed by Brigham City staff the week of August 12, 2019. The DEQ monitoring team found the harmful algal bloom at the Day Use Dock at Mantua reservoir and in July a dog died from an algal exposure. A CSIRO scientist says ash and debris from bushfires could gravely affect water quality in parts of the River Murray, with a risk of more algae blooms and fish deaths. “People should know what to look for, and when in doubt, keep your pets and hunting dogs out of the water.”. The monitoring team observed a harmful algal bloom at the beach that appeared as grass clippings on or within the water surface and/or water … Be sure to be careful out on the ice. there are warm spots where the ice is thinner and could break. Leaders from Bear River Health Department say Mantua Reservoir will be tested again next week. By Brendan LaChance on June 15, 2020 A blue-green algae bloom at Pathfinder Reservoir in 2018. LIST: Utah schools closed due to COVID-19 outbreaks, Mark your calendars! Copyright 2020 Nexstar Inc. All rights reserved. Just 10 days later, the healthy 5-month- old puppy, passed. At the beginning of July, Daisy was enjoying her day in the reservoir with, Kelly Esparza. You can go to habs.utah.gov to check bodies of water before recreating. According to the spokesperson for the state’s Department of Environmental Quality, the funding for the harmful algal bloom testing program has been cut this year due to uncertainty with COVID-19. The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued a warning about the rising dangers of a blue-green algae bloom in the City of Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities’ (Board) Lower North Crow Reservoir which is located at the John and Annie Woodhouse Recreation and Wildlife Habitat Area 27 miles northwest of Cheyenne. Of those 14 waterbodies only Mantua Reservoir in the Cache Valley and Box Elder County area is listed as having harmful water due to algal blooms. Your email address will not be published. Blooms form when naturally occurring cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, multiply to high densities and form visible water discoloration, scum and mats. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. On Oct. 31, the Utah Division of Water Quality (DWQ) will stop monitoring for harmful algal blooms as temperatures continue to decrease and weather conditions worsen during the fall and winter SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 News) --A man wanted for homicide in Montana was arrested by a state trooper in Utah Tuesday. Learn how your comment data is processed. SALT LAKE CITY — Although many of Utah’s waterfowl hunts have begun, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and The Utah Division of Water Quality want to warn hunters there is danger to their dogs lurking in some of the Beehive state’s waters. Harmful algal blooms found in two south central Idaho reservoirs The public is asked to take steps to protect their and their pet's health Alpine County officials are advising the public to avoid contact with at least two lakes that have toxic algae blooms. are responsible for picking up after their pets. “There’s one little sign, coming up the road that most people don’t notice, I didn’t’ even notice it,” said Esparza. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Health officials have issued an advisory for CJ Strike Reservoir due to a harmful algal bloom. Health officials have closed the North Beach at Mantua Reservoir due to a harmful algae bloom. The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality reported confirmation of the presence of harmful algae blooms … The Mantua Reservoir is owned and operated by Brigham City Corporation. Mantua Reservoir is located in Sardine Canyon near Mantua, Utah. The DEQ monitoring team found the harmful algal bloom at the Day Use Dock at Mantua reservoir and in July a dog died from an algal exposure.