Blue-green algae spotted on Red Bud

While the slightly premature bluebonnets blooming across the city may be a welcome sight, the presence of blue-green algae at Red Bud Isle is not. The algae, which was confirmed in a tweet from the Watershed Protection Department, can be toxic to people and fatal to pets. Both groups should avoid getting in water where the algae is present, refrain from touching or ingesting it, and rinse off after being in water where algae is present. More information about cyanobacteria, including city efforts to mitigate it, can be found on the city’s website. Sampling for the presence of toxins will resume in the summer.