Some hardworking visitors are drawing attention in Sparks, but their mission goes beyond smiles.

Algae blooms happen when water levels are lower, there are higher levels of nutrients like phosphorus, and the water doesn’t circulate well. 

Join volunteers planting trees and improving Lake Park during Reno’s Community Day of Service.

High levels of cyanobacteria have cause the Division of Environmental Protection to raise the HAB Advisory to an HAB Warning for the Lahontan Reservoir.