Blue-green algae advisory lifted for Cherry Lake

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Health Department has lifted the earlier-issued caution regarding the presence of blue-green on Cherry Lake. According to the health department, testing shows a dissipation of the algae, meaning the risk of toxins is greatly reduced. Those in the vicinity of Cherry Lake are urged to continue to be observant of the algae returning. Blue green algae are a form of bacteria common in the state’s freshwaters. A bloom can happen wh