FROM THE GRDA:

Due to elevated levels of E. coli, resulting from recent heavy rains and water flows, the Grand River Dam Authority is issuing an advisory for several areas of the waters under its control.

On Friday, June 20, water samples collected from Lake Hudson and the Illinois River areas confirmed the presence of high levels of E. coli:

Strang Bridge and Turn Around Island (Horseshoe) – Lake Hudson

Chewey Bridge, Combs Bridge, and Tahlequah (HWY 62) – Illinois River.

The public is advised that high levels of E. coli above the state advisory level (235 mpn/100ml) may be present in these areas over the course of the weekend. Levels of E. coli often rise with inflows associated with significant rainfall events that have recently occurred and are expected to continue in the area throughout the weekend….

FROM THE SENECA-CAYUGA NATION: