GOLDEN ALGA UPDATE
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Overall, water quality conditions at the Urban Lakes have been very good this winter and spring with only one incidence of a golden alga bloom—Water Ranch Lake in March. Urban Fishing Program staff and parks personnel continue to monitor Urban Program lakes for signs of golden alga. The key to battling this fish killing, microscopic alga is early detection and a rapid response treatment with algaecides. The Game and Fish Department has taken a lead role in the fight against golden alga and has worked earnestly to inform and educate the public and our parks partners about it. The department and cities’ active monitoring program has helped to keep the toxic alga in check before it causes harm to the resident bass, bluegill and catfish populations. Anglers are reminded to take precautions not to move any water, live fish or wet objects from lake to lake. Remember to clean, drain and dry all items that come in contact with the lake water before moving to another lake location. For more information on golden alga, go to www.azgfd.gov.