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Area Beaches Closed Due To Blue-Green Algae

Algae Can Cause Sickness In Humans, Animals

UPDATED: 3:53 pm CDT July 20, 2008

MADISON, Wis. -- Four local beaches are still closed due to high levels of blue-green algae.

The beaches affected are:

  • Warner Beach

  • BB Clarke Beach

  • James Madison Beach

  • Olin Beach

    The algae has been found to cause sickness in both humans and animals.

    For more information on beach closings, visit this Web site

    Copyright 2008 by Channel 3000. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.



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