Toxic algal blooms found in Merced River, recreation closures in place

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- On Friday, the Bureau of Land Management issued an emergency closure of some public land in Mariposa County.

The temporary closure comes as officials confirmed toxic algae blooms in the Merced River.
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The closure will remain until at least September 17.

In late August, officials confirmed that harmful algae bloom was found in Hensley Lake in Madera County.
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Officials say, typically, algal blooms occur in late summer or early fall.

The following recreation areas will be impacted:

Merced River Campground Access Road

McCabe Flat Campground

Willow Placer Campground

Railroad Flat Campground

North Fork Primitive Camp

Cable Rock Day Use Site

Briceburg Day Use and Put-in