Red Bud Isle reopens to public, no visible signs of harmful algae
AUSTIN, Texas - The City of Austin has reopened Red Bud Isle to the public. However, the city is warning people to continue minimizing their exposure to the water at Lady Bird Lake since another harmful algal bloom may occur at any time in any part of the lake.
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department closed Red Bud Isle on August 7 due to the presence of a harmful algal bloom on Lady Bird Lake.
According to a press release from the city, water samples taken on Tuesday, November 12 showed no toxins or any visible signs of floating blue-green algae. The scientific name for blue-green algae is cyanobacteria. When cyanobacteria produces toxins, it is called a harmful algal bloom.
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department closed Red Bud Isle on August 7 due to the presence of a harmful algal bloom on Lady Bird Lake. The decision was made to close the park after four dogs in Austin died after swimming at Red Bud Isle and in Lady Bird Lake.
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