Blue-Green Algae Levels in Blue Mesa Reservoir Exceed Safe Levels

#Drought puts Blue Mesa in crosshairs again — The Gunnison Country Times

Blue Mesa Reservoir. Photo credit: Curecanti National Recreation Area Click the link to read the article on the Gunnison Country Times website (Alan Wartes). Here’s an excerpt: August 13, 2025 After weeks of hot, dry and windy weather across western Colorado, Gunnison County Commissioners received a water-issues update on Tuesday that was filled with “sobering” news. In addition to details about Gunnison County’s worsening drought conditions, c…