The state has issued a health alert for Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), also known as toxic blue-green algae, at Calamus Reservoir in Garfield County.

Maple Creek Recreation Area Lake in Colfax County has been removed from health alert after being on alert last week.

Samples taken earlier this week at the lake on alert measure above the threshold of 8 parts per billion (ppb) of total microcystin, which is a toxin released by certain strains of blue-green algae.

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (DWEE) has announced the award of $898,139 in grants to support nine projects that will demolish dilapidated commercial properties across the state.

The funds are provided through the Revitalize Rural Nebraska grant program. DWEE received applications from 15 communities during the application period earlier this year.

The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (DWEE) administers the Mineral Exploration program. The Mineral Exploration program is a separate program from DWEE’s Underground Injection Control (UIC) program and regulates under authority of different titles.

The Mineral Exploration program reviews and issues permits, conducts inspections, and performs compliance reviews for holes drilled, driven, bored, or dug for the specific purpose of mineral exploration. All mineral exploration permits are geared toward the protection of groundwater.

The state has issued a health alert for Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), also known as toxic blue-green algae, at Maple Creek Recreation Area Lake in Colfax County.

Samples taken earlier this week at the lake on alert measure above the threshold of 8 parts per billion (ppb) of total microcystin, which is a toxin released by certain strains of blue-green algae.