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E U G E N E <br />Space Open <br />Keeping Eugene SPOOR <br />A DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS <br />1820 ROOSEVELT BLVD <br />EUGENE, OREGON 97402 <br />(541) 6824800 <br />FAX (541) 6824882 <br />WWW.EUGENE DR.GOVJPARKS <br />PARKS AND OPEN SPACE PLANNING <br />PARK OPERATIONS <br />URBAN FORESTRY <br />NATURAL RESOURCES <br />EU <br />August 6, 2010 <br />To: All 2010 Golden Gardens Dog Training Permit Holders <br />On August 5, 2010, the Oregon Harmful Algae Bloom Program (Department of Health <br />Services) issued a health advisory for the main or large pond in Golden Gardens Park as <br />the result of a significant bloom of blue green algae present there. Blue green algae <br />(actually a cyanobacteria and not algae at all) sometimes produce toxins that can be <br />harmful to swimmers and other water users, including dogs. <br />At this point we don't know if the bloom at Golden Gardens is producing harmful <br />toxins, however the decision was made to post signage and issue the health alert so the <br />public can take precautions. The signs will be removed from Golden Gardens Park <br />when the health advisory is lifted. <br />In addition to posting signs at all the entrances to the park and at the main boat ramp to <br />this pond, a sample of the algae was mailed off to a laboratory today to provide us with <br />more information about whether the blue -green algae bloom presents a health threat. <br />Please direct general questions about blue -green algae blooms and its risks to one of the <br />following: <br />Media contact: Christine Stone, Oregon Public Health, 971 - 673 -1282, desk; <br />503- 602 -8027, cell; Christine.l.stonc@state.or.us <br />Technical questions: Jennifer Ketterman, Oregon Public Health, 971 - 673 -0431; <br />Bonnie Widerburg, Oregon Public Health, 971 - 673 -0976. <br />These folks are very knowledgeable about blue -green algal blooms and are prepared to <br />deal with calls from the public. <br />Should you have questions specific to Golden Gardens, please contact Lauri Holts at <br />541- 682 -4925. <br />Neil Bjorklund <br />POS Planning Manager <br />