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A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Lake Ainsworth in the North Coast region by Ballina Shire Council

A Red Alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Windamere Dam, located in the Central West region 30 kilometres south-east of Mudgee. Monitoring by WaterNSW has shown that blue-green algae concentrations have increased.

The previously issued high level algal warning (Red Alert) at Burrendong Dam, located 30 kilometres south-east of Wellington in the Central West region, has been lifted.

The previously issued high level algal warning (Red Alert) at Windamere Dam near Mudgee has been cleared.

A Red Alert warning has been issued for the Hunter River upstream Glenbawn Dam. The Red Alert will apply from Belltrees downstream to the upper reaches of the lake. A Stock Alert is also in place while high concentrations are present. There is currently no alert for Glenbawn Dam.

The previously issued high level algal warning (Red Alert) at Windamere Dam near Mudgee has been cleared.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Copeton Dam located near Inverell. Monitoring has indicated that concentrations of cyanobacteria has increased again.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the Burrinjuck Dam at Good Hope. Monitoring by WaterNSW indicates that algae concentrations have increased again.

A Red Alert for blue-green algae has been issued for the southern area of Myall Lakes near Bombah Point and Mungo Brush, and the Myall River downstream towards Hawkes Nest. Sampling has recorded high concentrations at multiple lake sites with further reports of blooms in the downstream river.

The high-level algal warnings (Red Alert) on the lower Murray River at Red Cliffs and Curlwaa have been cleared.

The previously issued Red Alert level warning (high alert) for toxic blue-green algae has been cleared for the Pindari Dam storage located 50km north of Inverell.

High-level algal warnings (Red Alert) at Euston Weir, Mt Dispersion, Buronga, Merbein, Wentworth and Fort Courage along the lower Murray River have been lifted. However, Colignan and Curlwaa remain on Red Alert due to high densities of blue green algae.

The high-level algal warnings (Red Alert) for the Murray River at Moama and Tooleybuc have been cleared.

The high-level algal warning (Red Alert) for the Neimur River at Barham has been cleared. Monitoring results show that algal concentrations have declined.

The red alert warning for blue-green algae for Lake Brewster Outlet Channel has been lifted following two consecutive algal sample results of lower than red alert level. The site is now on green alert for blue-green algae.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for toxic blue-green algae has been re-issued for the Macintyre River at Inverell. Monitoring has shown that algae concentrations have increased.

A Red Alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Burrendong Dam in the Central West region located 30 kilometres south-east of Wellington. Monitoring shows that algae concentrations have increased prompting this Red alert.

Red alert warnings have been issued for the Murray River at Moama/Echuca, Tooleybuc Euston Weir and downstream at Mount Dispersion. Further, a Red Alert is also in place for the Neimur River at Barham-Moulamein Rd. WaterNSW will continue to monitor sites and report the results as soon as they become available.

A Red Alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Windamere Dam located in the Central West region 30 kilometres south-east of Mudgee. Monitoring has shown that algae concentrations have increased again.

The red alert blue-green algal warning for Lake Brewster Regulator Channel has been lifted following two consecutive algal sample results lower than red alert level. The site is now on green alert for blue-green algae.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the Burrinjuck Dam at Woolgarlo. Monitoring has shown that algae concentrations have increased.

The Red Alert at Toonumbar Dam and downstream Iron Pot Creek has now been lifted.

A Red Alert level warning is currently in place for the Neimur River at Barham - Moulamein Rd. Visual observation of blooms had been reported and subsequent sampling has identified potentially toxic blue-green algae at the site.

The Red Alert warning (high level) for the lower Murray River at Mildura, including Mildura Marina, has been lifted. Sampling by WaterNSW and Lower Murray Water has shown a decrease in blue-green algal concentrations over the past two weeks at this location.

The previously issued high level algal warning (Red Alert) at Windamere Dam near Mudgee has been cleared.

The Red Alert warnings for blue-green algae in Burrinjuck Dam have been lifted following favourable algal sample results. Burrinjuck Dam is now on amber alert for blue-green algae.

A Red Alert (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Lake Brewster at the Regulator Channel. The alert follows a laboratory analysis report indicating that blue-green algae are present.

A red alert level warning (high alert) is currently in place for the Murray River at Mount Dispersion and from downstream of Mildura Marina to Wentworth. The red alert for Murray River from Red Cliffs to Mildura Marina has been lifted. WaterNSW and Lower Murray Water will continue to monitor sites in the area and report the results as soon as they become available.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Lake Brewster Outlet Channel. The alert follows a laboratory analysis result indicating that high levels of blue-green algae are present at this site.

The previously issued Red Alert level warning (high alert) for toxic blue-green algae has been cleared for the Malpas Dam located North of Armidale.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the Burrinjuck Dam at Good Hope. Monitoring has shown that concentration of algae has increased again.

A red alert level warning (high alert) has been issued for the lower Murray River from Red Cliffs Water Treatment Plant to Mildura Weir inclusive. In addition, downstream locations at Wentworth, Fort Courage and the outlet at Lake Victoria remain on high alert. WaterNSW and Lower Murray Water will continue to monitor sites in the area and report the results as soon as they become available.

A red alert level warning (high alert) has been issued for the lower Murray River from downstream of Psyche Bend to Bruce’s Bend. Dense surface scums have been observed upstream from Buronga/Mildura. WaterNSW and Lower Murray Water will continue to monitor sites in the area and report the results as soon as they become available.

A red alert level warning (high alert) has been issued for the outlet at Lake Victoria. The results of water quality monitoring conducted by WaterNSW shows potentially toxic blue green algae are now dominant within the algal assemblage.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the Burrinjuck Dam at Burrinjuck Waters State Park. Monitoring by WNSW has shown that algal concentrations have increased.

A Red Alert level warning for blue-green algae has been issued for Fitzroy Falls Reservoir near Moss Vale. Due to the Red Alert water activities including sailing and fishing will be restricted while blue-green algae concentrations remain high. Fitzroy Falls picnic area will remain open to the public with water supply not affected by the bloom.

A red alert level warning (high alert) has been issued for the lower Murray River at Wentworth, as dense surface scums remain persistent within the weir pool. Water quality monitoring has been conducted and WaterNSW will report the results as soon as they become available.

The previously issued Red Alert level warning (high alert) for toxic blue-green algae has been cleared for the Chaffey Dam located near Tamworth. This follows two consecutive test results below red alert threshold.

A red alert level warning (high alert) has been issued for the lower Murray River at Fort Courage. WaterNSW will continue to monitor sites in the area and will report the results as soon as they become available.

The red alert warning for blue-green algae for Burrinjuck Waters State Park was lifted following two consecutive algal sample results of lower than red alert level. The site is now on amber alert for blue-green algae.

The high-level algal warning (Red Alert) for the lower Murray River has been lifted. Monitoring conducted by WaterNSW and Lower Murray Water shows concentrations of blue-green algae have declined, prompting the lifting of the Red Alert.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Carcoar Dam. The alert follows a laboratory analysis report indicating that high levels of blue-green algae are present at this site. Algal warning signs have been placed at strategic locations at the dam.

The red alert warning for blue-green algae for the Lachlan River at Corrong has been lifted following two consecutive algal sample results of lower than red alert level. The site is now on amber alert for blue-green algae.

The previously issued Red Alert level warning (high alert) for toxic blue-green algae has been cleared for the Split Rock Dam located near Manilla.

The red alert warning for blue-green algae for Burrinjuck Dam at Good Hope has been lifted following two consecutive algal sample results of lower than red alert level. The site is now on amber alert for blue-green algae.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been reissued for Lake Brewster outlet Channel. The alert follows a laboratory analysis report indicating that high levels of blue-green algae are present at this site.

The red alert warning for blue-green algae from Lake Brewster Outlet Channel has been lifted following two consecutive algal sample results of lower than red alert level. The site is now on amber alert for blue-green algae.

The high-level algal warning (Red Alert) for the lower Murray River from Colignan to Nichols Point has been cleared. Downstream the high alert warning remains in place for the river from Buronga to Wentworth Weir.

The red alert level warning (high alert) issued for the lower Murray River has been extended due to the occurrence of dense and persistent surface scums that have been observed over the past few days at Wentworth. The high-level warning remains current for Colignan to Merbein and now includes the downstream section of the river to Wentworth Weir.

The latest laboratory result for the Dam Wall sampling site indicates that this site is on red alert for blue-green algae. As the other three algal monitoring sites are already on red alert, the whole of Burrinjuck Dam storage is on red alert for blue-green algae.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Chaffey Dam located 35 kilometres South-East of Tamworth. The Peel River below the storage is on Green Alert (low alert) however, water users below the storage should apply caution.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Copeton Dam located near Inverell. Monitoring by WaterNSW has shown that algae levels have increased in the storage.

The high-level algal warning (Red Alert) for the lower Murray River downstream from Merbein to Lock 9 has been cleared. Upstream the high alert warning at Mt Dispersion has also been lifted. Monitoring conducted by WaterNSW and Lower Murray Water has shown that concentrations of blue-green algae have declined prompting the lifting of Red Alerts.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the Burrinjuck Dam at Burrinjuck Waters State Park. Previously declared Red Alerts for Goodhope and Woolgarlo also remain in place.

The previously issued Red Alert level warning (high alert) for toxic blue-green algae has been cleared for the Chaffey Dam located near Tamworth.

The previously issued high level algal warning (Red Alert) at Mungindi has been cleared.

A red alert level warning (high alert) has been issued for the lower Darling River below Menindee Lakes and downstream to Burtundy. Surface scums have been observed and the current bloom is widespread. WaterNSW has increased sampling at all monitoring sites in the area impacted and will report the results as soon as they become available.

The red alert at Clarrie Hall Dam in the North Coast region has now been lifted as blue green algae concentrations have reduced over the past two weeks. Clarrie Hall Dam is currently at Green Alert indicating blue green algae concentrations are low.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the Burrinjuck Dam at Woolgarlo.

A red alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Lake Inverell and for the Macintyre River extending to approximately 20km upstream and 50km downstream of Inverell.

The red alert level warning (high alert) previously issued for the lower Murray River (Red Cliffs to Lock 9 remains in place. This current Red Alert declaration covers the reach upstream from Red Cliffs to Nangiloc. The latest testing conducted by local water authorities shows high concentrations of blue green algae present. Levels of blue green algae in other sections of the river continue to fluctuate.

The red alert level warning (high alert) previously issued for the lower Murray River (Red Cliffs to Wentworth) remains current. A new Red Alert has now been declared for an additional downstream reach, that is, from Wentworth to Lock 9 and includes Fort Courage. This declaration of a red alert follows testing undertaken by WaterNSW and local water authorities. Levels of blue green algae in other sections of the river continue to fluctuate.

A Red Alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Clarrie Hall Dam by Tweed Shire Council due to increasing concentration of blue-green algae in the storage.

The red alert level warning (high alert) previously issued for the lower Murray River (Red Cliffs to Mildura) remains current. A new Red Alert has now been declared for a 50 km reach of river immediately downstream, that is, from Mildura to Wentworth. This declaration of a red alert follows testing undertaken by Water NSW and local water authorities. Levels of blue green algae in other sections of the river continue to fluctuate.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued from Lake Brewster outlet in Mountain Creek and down the Lachlan River to Willandra Weir.

A red alert level warning (high alert) for potentially toxic blue-green algae has been issued for Mt Dispersion and Wentworth Weir on the Murray River. This alert is based on routine algal sampling and a dense visual scum observed at Wentworth.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Chaffey Dam located 30 km South East of Tamworth.

A Red Alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Windamere Dam located in the Central West region 30 kilometres south-east of Mudgee.

The previously issued Red Alert level warning (high alert) for toxic blue-green algae has been cleared for Macintyre River at Boggabilla.

The previously issued Red Alert level warning (high alert) for toxic blue-green algae has been cleared for the Keepit Dam located West of Tamworth.

The previously issued Red Alert level warning (high alert) for toxic blue-green algae has been cleared for the Pindari Dam located North of Inverell.

A Red Alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae at Chifley Dam located in the Central West region 20 kilometres south of Bathurst.

The red alert at Lake Ainsworth on the North Coast has now been lifted as blue green algae concentrations have declined over the past two weeks.

A red alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Keepit Dam located 50km North-West of Tamworth.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Lake Ainsworth in the North Coast region by Ballina Shire Council.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Pindari Dam located North of Inverell.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Copeton Dam located near Inverell.

The previously issued Red Alert level warning (high alert) for toxic blue-green algae has been cleared for the Copeton Dam storage

The red alert at Williams River at Seaham Weir has now been lifted as blue green algae concentrations remained below red alert levels over the past two weeks.

A Red Alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the Williams River at Seaham Weir in the Hunter region. The Red Alert is being managed by Hunter Water with ongoing monitoring in place for Seaham Weir and downstream sites. Current results indicate the bloom is contained in the Seaham Weir pool although caution should be applied by water users in the area.

The Red Alert at Lostock Dam and the Paterson River has now been lifted following two consecutive results below red alert levels. There have been no recent reports of algal scums in the lake and river.

The previously issued high level algal warning (Red Alert) at Burrendong Dam, located 30 kilometres south-east of Wellington in the Central West region.

The red alert warning for the Burrendong Dam in the Macquarie River has now been lifted.

The previously issued high level algal warnings (Red Alert) at Corowa, downstream from Yarrawonga Weir, Picnic Point and Moama/Echuca on the Murray River have all been cleared.

The previously issued high level algal warnings (Red Alert) for the Edward River at Deniliquin and the Gulpa Creek at Mathoura have now been cleared.

The previously issued high level algal warnings (Red Alert) for the Edward River at Deniliquin and the Gulpa Creek at Mathoura have now been cleared.

The previously issued high level algal warnings (Red Alert) at Corowa, downstream from Yarrawonga Weir, Picnic Point and Moama/Echuca on the Murray River have all been cleared.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Lostock Dam and the Paterson River upstream and downstream of the storage. The Red Alert is based on highly concentrated scums observed in the lake and stretches of the Paterson River. The lake is currently spilling which increases the likelihood of downstream impacts relating to the bloom. Samples have been taken and results are pending.

The previously issued high level algal warnings (Red Alert) for Buronga has been cleared.

The previously issued high level algal warning (Red Alert) for Cobram and Tocumwal on the Murray River has been cleared. Monitoring conducted by WaterNSW has shown that concentrations of blue-green algae have declined considerably.  Red alerts issued for Corowa and immediately downstream from Yarrawonga Weir remain current until consecutive weekly results fall below the high alert threshold.

A recreational Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Pejar Dam near Goulburn in southern NSW. Recent monitoring by Goulburn Mulwaree Council has shown high concentrations of potential toxin producing cyanobacteria.

A Red Alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Burrendong Dam which is located 30 kilometres south-east of Wellington in the Central West region.

A new red alert warning (high alert) has been issued for Moama/Echuca on the Murray River. This declaration of a red alert follows testing undertaken by WaterNSW. A red alert level warning (high alert) remains in place for the Murray River between Corowa and Picnic Point, as weekly monitoring shows a potentially harmful algal bloom is persistent. WaterNSW will continue to monitor water quality at key locations and will provide updates soon as results become available.

The previously issued high level algal warning (Red Alert) for Merbein to Lock 9 on the Murray River has been cleared.

The previously issued Red Alert level warning (high alert) for toxic blue-green algae has been cleared for Split Rock Dam and the Namoi River Downstream Keepit Dam.

A high-level algal warning (Red Alert) has been issued for the Murray River at Buronga and Mildura. The red alert previously issued for downstream Merbein pump station to Lock 9 remains current. This declaration of a red alert follows testing undertaken by WaterNSW. Levels of blue green algae in other sections of the river continue to fluctuate.

A high-level algal warning (Red Alert) has been issued for the Murray River at Corowa, immediately downstream from Yarrawonga Weir and at Cobram. The red alert previously issued for Picnic Point and Tocumwal remains current. This declaration of a red alert follows testing undertaken by WaterNSW. Levels of blue green algae in other sections of the river continue to fluctuate.

The previously issued Red Alert level warning (high alert) for toxic blue-green algae has been cleared for the Manilla River at Barraba.

A high-level algal warning (Red Alert) has been issued for the Gulpa Creek at Mathoura and the Edward River at Deniliquin.  This declaration of a red alert follows testing undertaken by WaterNSW.

A high-level algal warning (Red Alert) has been issued for Picnic Point on the Murray River.

The Red Alert for the Hunter River upstream of Glenbawn Dam has now been lifted.

The previously issued Red Alert level warning (high alert) for toxic blue-green algae has been cleared for the Chaffey Dam storage located 30km South-East of Tamworth. Monitoring by WaterNSW shows that algae numbers have decreased.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for toxic blue-green algae has been issued for the Manilla River at Barraba. This alert is based on visual observations and WaterNSW will follow up with algae sampling.

A high-level algal warning (Red Alert) has been issued for Tocumwal on the River Murray. This declaration of a red alert follows the weekly testing undertaken by WaterNSW. Levels of blue green algae in other sections of the river continue to fluctuate.

The previously issued high level algal warning (Red Alert) for Hume Dam has been cleared.

The Red Alert for Angourie Blue Pool near Yamba has now been lifted.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Wyangala Dam and the Lachlan River downstream of Wyangala Dam. Wyangala Dam is located 30km South-East of Cowra.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Fitzroy Falls Reservoir near Moss Vale, after sampling by WaterNSW revealed high levels of blue-green algae.

A red alert level warning (high alert) for potentially toxic blue-green algae has been issued for the River Murray immediately downstream from Fort Courage to Lock 9.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the Namoi River downstream Keepit Dam located 40km North-East of Tamworth.

All Red Alert warnings for blue-green algae from Lake Cargelligo has been lifted. Most sampling sites in Lake Cargelligo are now on amber alert for blue-green algae.

A new red alert level warning (high alert) is in place for a 40 km section of the Murray River below Merbein and includes the locations of Wentworth and Fort Courage. The red alert issued for the Psyche Bend to Merbein section of the river remains current.

A recreational Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Harrington Park Lake in Harrington Park near Camden, south of Sydney. Sampling by Camden Council has shown high numbers of a potentially toxic species and lower numbers of a second potentially toxic species.

The previously issued high level algal warning (Red Alert) for sites downstream from Yarrawonga Weir/Lake Mulwala has been cleared.

The Red Alert warning for the Wyangala Dam Sandy Creek arm (site DWYA02), has been lifted following two consecutive laboratory analysis results below red alert level. The Sandy Creek Arm is now on Green alert for blue-green algae.

The Red Alert warnings for blue-green algae at Lake Cargelligo Outlet at Lake Creek and Lake Cargelligo Town Water Supply has been lifted following two consecutive results below red alert level. While these two sites are now on amber alert, there is still a red alert warning in place for Lake Cargelligo at the Boatshed.

A red alert level warning (high alert) is in place for a 20 km section of the Murray River between Psyche Bend and Merbein.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Chaffey Dam located 30 km South East of Tamworth.

The Red Alert for Harrington Park Lake in Harrington Park near Camden has now been lifted. Recent sampling by Camden Council has shown significant reductions in levels of blue-green algae in this, and other lakes across the region.

A red alert level warning (high alert) has been issued for Hume Dam. Water quality monitoring by WaterNSW indicates the presence of high levels of potentially toxic cyanobacteria.

The Red Alert for Toonumbar Dam west of Kyogle has now been lifted. Sampling by WaterNSW dam staff has shown significantly reduced levels of blue-green algae at both sampling points on the dam. It is now at Green Alert with regular monitoring still in place.

The Red Alert warning for the Wyangala Dam Abercrombie River arm (site DWYA05), has been lifted following two consecutive laboratory analysis results below red alert level.

The red alert warning for blue-green algae at Redbank Weir in the Murrumbidgee River has now been lifted.

Barwon-Regional Algae Coordinating Committee (B-RACC) has issued a Red Alert (high alert) for blue-green algae warning for Malpas Dam on behalf of Armidale Regional Council. Malpas Dam is located approximately 10km South East of Guyra.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Lake Cargelligo Town Water Supply sampling site. This follows Red alerts for blue-green algae that were declared for Lake Cargelligo Outlet at Lake Creek and Lake Cargelligo Boatshed on 11 February.

A red alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Darling River at Tilpa and Rose Isle located approximately 60km South West of Bourke. This alert also applies to existing pools in the river that extend upstream and downstream of these sites.

A red alert level warning (high alert) has been issued for Yarrawonga Weir/Lake Mulwala by Goulburn Murray Water and due to observed impacts downstream on the River Murray to Tocumwal.

The Red Alert for the Richmond River at Casino has now been lifted. Sampling by Richmond Valley Council has shown significantly reduced levels of blue-green algae. The site is now at Green Alert with regular monitoring still in place.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Lake Wallace near Lithgow and downstream in the Coxs River after sampling by Energy Australia showed high levels of potentially toxic species.

A red alert level warning (high alert) has been issued on the Darling River at Burtundy and Ellerslie.

A recreational Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Angourie Blue and Green Pools in Angourie, south of Yamba. Sampling by Clarence Valley Council has shown high levels of potentially toxic species in both pools.

The Red Alert warning for Lake Cargelligo Outlet at Lake Creek has been lifted following two consecutive results below red alert level. Lake Cargelligo Outlet is now on Amber alert for blue-green algae.

A red alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Darling River at Louth.

A recreational Red Alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the Hunter River upstream of Glenbawn Dam. Sampling by WaterNSW has shown significant levels of a variety of potentially toxic species.

The blue-green algal Red Alert for Commissioners Waters extending to Blue Holes near Armidale has now been lifted. Sampling by WaterNSW has shown significantly reduced levels of blue-green algae.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been lifted for Lake Ainsworth in the North Coast region following sampling by Ballina Shire Council.

The Red Alert for the Macintyre River at Boggabilla Weir has now been lifted. Sampling by WaterNSW has shown reduced levels of blue-green algae. The site is now at Amber Alert with fortnightly monitoring still in place.

A red alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the Macintyre River at Lake Inverell. Recent sampling by WaterNSW has shown high levels of a potentially toxic species. Inverell Shire Council have installed warning signs in key locations.

The Red Alert warning for two areas in the Wyangala Dam has been lifted following two consecutive results below red alert levels. Wyangala Dam is now on Amber alert for blue-green algae.

The Red Alert for Saltwater Creek Outlet to Rainbow Beach in Bonny Hills, south of Port Macquarie, has now been lifted. Sampling by Port Macquarie Hastings Council has shown significantly reduced levels of blue-green algae. The site is now at Green Alert with regular monitoring still in place.

The Red Alert for Lake Lyell has now been lifted. Sampling by Energy Australia has shown significantly reduced levels of blue-green algae. The site is now at Amber Alert with fortnightly monitoring still in place.

The Central West Regional Algal Coordinating Committee (CW-RACC) today announced that the previously issued Red Level algal warning (high alert) at Windamere Dam has been downgraded to Amber Level (medium alert).

A recreational red alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Lake Ainsworth in Lennox Head, north of Ballina. Sampling by Ballina Shire Council has shown high levels of Microcystis aeruginosa and genetic testing has revealed it has potential to produce toxins.

A red alert level warning (high alert) has been issued on the Wakool River at Stoney Crossing based on a visual inspection. Water sampling is currently underway to confirm the levels of blue green algae at Stoney Creek.

A recreational Red Alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the Richmond River at Casino in the vicinity of Jabour Weir and the boat ramp. Sampling by Richmond Valley Council showed high levels of a potentially toxic species.

The previously issued high level algal warning (Red Alert) for Curlwaa to Wentworth on the Murray River has been cleared.

A Red Alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Macquarie River downstream of Burrendong Dam which is located 30 kilometres south-east of Wellington in the Central West region.

The previously issued high level algal warnings (Red Alert) for Red Cliffs to Merbein on the Murray River have been cleared. A Red Alert remains current downstream at Curlwaa and further advice will be provided following additional monitoring.

A recreational Red Alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Doughboy Hollow in Singleton after sampling by Singleton Council contractors revealed high levels of a potentially toxic species.

A red alert level warning (high alert) for potentially toxic blue-green algae has been issued for the Bogan River at Gongolgon, south of Brewarrina.

The previously issued high level algal warnings (Red Alert) for Red Cliffs to Merbein on the Murray River have been cleared. A Red Alert remains current downstream at Curlwaa and further advice will be provided following additional monitoring.

A red alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Windamere Dam located in the Central West region, around 30 kilometres south-east of Mudgee.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for toxic blue-green algae has been issued for Harrington Park Lake in Harrington Park, near Camden, south of Sydney.

A recreational red alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Saltwater Creek outlet to Rainbow Beach in Port Macquarie. Sampling by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council has shown very high numbers of a range of species including one with the potential to produce toxins.

A red alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Mehi River at Gundare, 60 km west of Moree based on visual observation. Sampling is being organised to confirm.

A red alert level warning (high alert) remains in place from Lock 11 Mildura to Red Cliffs. An additional Red Alert is in place from Lock 11 downstream to Merbein. This declaration of a red alert follows testing undertaken by local water authorities. Levels of blue green algae in other sections of the river continue to fluctuate.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the Murrumbidgee River at Redbank Weir after sightings were reported in the weir pool.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the storage at Pindari Dam located north of Inverell.

A Red Alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Warren Weir located four kilometres south-east of Warren in the Central West region.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for toxic blue-green algae has been issued for Lake Yandel’ora in Mt Annan, near Camden, south of Sydney. Monitoring by Camden Council has confirmed high levels of potentially toxic alage.

A recreational Red Alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the Williams River at Clarence Town Caravan Park in the Hunter region.

The Murray Sunraysia Regional Algal Coordinating Committee today issued a red alert (high alert) warning for blue-green algae in the Murray River at the Mildura Weir, from the Lock 11 Weir Pool to Bruce’s Bend boat ramp. This declaration of a red alert follows testing undertaken by local water authorities. Levels of blue green algae in other sections of the river continue to fluctuate.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Toonumbar Dam in the North Coast region.

A red alert level warning (high alert) for potentially toxic blue-green algae has been issued for Lake Wetherell Site 3 upstream from the Menindee Lakes.

A Red Alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Burrendong Dam located in the Central West region near of Wellington.

The Red Alert warning at Corrong in the Lachlan River has been lifted following two consecutive results below red alert levels.

The previously issued Red Alert level warning (high alert) for toxic blue-green algae at Macintyre River at Boggabilla and Goondiwindi has been cleared.

A Red Alert level warning (high alert) for toxic blue-green algae has been issued for Harrington Park Lake in Harrington Park, near Camden, south of Sydney.

A red alert level warning (high alert) for potentially toxic marine algae has been issued for the estuary at Berowra Waters.