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July 5, 2012 <br />E U G E <br />Poks and <br />Open spoce <br />Keeping Eugene Don <br />PARKS AND OPEN SPACE PLANNING <br />PARK OPERATiOK'S <br />URBAN FORESTRY <br />ruRAL RFSOURM <br />To: All 2012 Golden Gardens Dog Training Permit Holders <br />As you might remember, the main pond at Golden Gardens Park has gotten blooms of <br />blue -green algae in the summer months, once the weather turns hot. 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 />Rather than testing each blue -green algal bloom when it occurs, Parks and Open Space <br />has opted to post signage at Golden Gardens Park when the blue -green algae first <br />become noticeable. Signs were posted around the ponds and at most entry points to the <br />park on July 3, 2012. <br />Attached are copies of the poster and brochure produced by Oregon Department of <br />Health Services. Please feel free to pass these along. <br />Z k_, <br />A � <br />anima(SafetyBrochur <br />e_2010WEB. pdf <br />HABs_dogSafety201 <br />0. FINAL. pdf <br />This link has more educational information about blue -green algae and the risks to <br />people and animals. <br />Should you have questions specific to Golden Gardens Park, please contact Lauri Holts <br />at 541- 682 -4925 or email lauri.j.holtsgci.eugene.or.us <br />Sincerely, <br />Neil Bjorklund <br />POS Planning Manager <br />