Waughop Lake treatments successful at reducing toxic algae blooms – The Suburban Times

Waughop Lake treatments successful at reducing toxic algae blooms – The Suburban Times

In 2014 the City of Lakewood received a grant from the state Department of Ecology to develop a lake management plan for Waughop Lake. Located in Fort Steilacoom Park, the shallow body of water sees many visitors who walk, run or bike the 1-mile paved trail around its perimeter. Visitors watch birds, fish and race model boats on the lake. Waughop Lake has a long history of toxic cyanobacteria blooms, also referred to as harmful algae blooms. It …