Darling River algae alert spreads

MULTIPLE red alerts for blue-green algae are now in place at the Menindee Lakes and in the lower Darling River.WaterNSW yesterday issued a high alert for algae in lakes Wetherell and Pamamaroo, as well as Copi Hollow at Menindee.A red alert has also been issued for the Darling River at Menindee, following a ­similar recent […]

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