BLOOMINGTON — After weeks of closures due to heavy flooding, Lake Monroe is starting to reopen some of its popular visitor areas. As of August 7, the lake’s water level was 546 feet, which is about eight feet above its normal summer pool level. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is currently releasing 2,000 cubic feet of water per second daily to help lower the level.

Please be aware that our reservoir has just moved into the Yellow Advisory level for Blue-Green Algae. A Yellow Advisory means that toxin concentrations are still *below* thresholds, but extra precautions are advised.

For humans, this means showering after being in the lake and taking extra care to avoid contact with algae. Don’t drink untreated water, and don’t use it for cooking/bathing.

If you have pets, do not allow the

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