The Operations Project Manager for the Corps of Engineers at Milford Lake R. J. Harms issued a statement Friday on the new status of blue green algae at the reservoir.

“With slightly improved conditions from samples collected on 22 July KDHE has placed Milford Lake in a “Warning” status in zones A, B and C for the upcoming week.  Boat ramps in zone C will be re-opened and information signs at the ramps will be changed to reflect the current conditions. Zone C is the north end of the lake from Madison Point north to the Wakefield Causeway.

With the “Warning” status body contact with the water (swimming, skiing, tubing, jet skis) will be strongly discouraged but wording on the signs provided for 2015 will not prohibit the activity.  Designated beaches operated by the Corps of Engineers and Milford State Park will remain closed under the “Warning” status but will be opened under a “Watch” level of advisory.”