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

Officials also say if you see water that looks discolored or smells bad, stay away.

Waterfowl hunters are being encouraged to take precautions to protect their health and the health of their dogs amid the presence of a Harmful Algal Bloom and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the state.

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

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

The Nevada State Parks has detected harmful algae blooms in the water, putting the lake under a HAB Warning. People are advised to use caution when swimming in the water.

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