Tag: John Martin Reservoir State Park
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John Martin Reservoir under water contact advisory as sewage-contaminated water moves downstream
Visitors to John Martin Reservoir State Park are advised to avoid any contact with the reservoir and the Arkansas River beginning Monday as water contaminated by a 4.2 million-gallon untreated sewage spill in Pueblo moves downstream, Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials said Sunday. The spill began Wednesday and was stopped on Thursday, with high levels…
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Algae advisory issued for part of John Martin Reservoir State Park
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials issued a blue-green algae advisory for a section of John Martin Reservoir State Park in Prowers County on Wednesday, according to a news release by the agency. Water samples collected from the west boat ramp cove area showed algae levels were above the amount recommended for human contact, prompting the…