Geary County Commissioner Ben Bennett talked with JC Post about efforts to deal with the blue green algae issue at Milford Lake. Numerous watches and warnings have been implemented in recent years by KDHE to protect the public. But there has been a big negative economic impact on tourism and recreation at the lake as well.

Bennett stated he officials are trying to address the situation by getting legislative involvement. “We need to get some more educational involvement, and I think we need to educate KDHE and we need to educate our state about what we’re going to do. Are we going to promote tourism or are we going to turn everybody away.”

Bennett added he thinks legislative action is need “so we don’t just cry wolf all the time. And that’s the way I feel about it.”