Observers from a small plane reported unusual green color in lakes and ponds, raising concerns about lake health and the potential for invasive species.

An unusual spring thaw in Hooper Bay, Alaska, has led to persistent ponding on roads due to inadequate drainage, prompting the city to use sandbags and cut drainage channels to manage the water.

This is the 6th observation on this topic received in LEO Network from Southwest Alaska since July 22, 2019.

"I am worried that unless we do something, the algae will kill the lake, or at least our enjoyment of it."

Our operations and maintenance staff do their best to insure all mechanical systems are functioning properly. But several factors limited their ability to respond, including significant smoke from the Swan Lake wildfire.