Toxic Algae Found In Aparima River

Toxic Algae Found In Aparima River

Environment Southland has identified toxic algae in the Aparima River at Thornbury, raising concerns for public safety and animal health in the area. The discovery follows routine monitoring, which found conditions suitable for algae growth in the river. Earlier in the week algae was reported in the Mataura river. Algae are a natural part of freshwater ecosystems and often increase during periods of calm weather and steady river flows. While mos…