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Lake Baldwin still under Lake Advisory for blue-green algae

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March 17, 2023

Recent lab results from a follow-up sample collected on Lake Baldwin near Fleet People's Park indicate the continued presence of algae toxins in the water column.

As a result, Lake Baldwin will continue to be closely monitored by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) staff. The FDEP will collect follow-up samples for analysis at a future date (possibly 1-3 weeks) determined by the FDEP for Lake Baldwin and will provide updates on any possible detection of algae toxins as reported on the FDEP Algal Bloom Reporting dashboard (https://floridadep.gov/AlgalBloom).

Please continue to refrain from irrigating or recreating on the lake, including swimming, fishing, and boating until further notice.


March 10, 2023

Recent lab results from a follow-up sample collected on Lake Baldwin near Fleet People's Park indicate the continued presence of algae toxins in the water column.

As a result, Lake Baldwin will continue to be closely monitored by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) staff. The FDEP will collect follow-up samples for analysis at a future date (possibly 1-3 weeks) determined by the FDEP for Lake Baldwin and will provide updates on any possible detection of algae toxins as reported on the FDEP Algal Bloom Reporting dashboard (https://floridadep.gov/AlgalBloom).

Please continue to refrain from irrigating or recreating on the lake, including swimming, fishing, and boating until further notice.


February 27, 2023

Recent lab results from a follow-up sample collected on Lake Baldwin near Fleet People's Park indicate the continued presence of algae toxins in the water column.

As a result, Lake Baldwin will continue to be closely monitored by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) staff. The FDE