(Credit: City of Austin)
Red Bud Isle was reopened to the public on November 22, 2019. Austin Parks and Recreation Department made the decision after City scientists did not find any visible signs of floating blue-green algae mats in the vicinity of Red Bud Isle. Water samples taken on November 12 showed no toxins.
Dog owners who choose to allow their dogs in Lady Bird Lake should be aware that another harmful algal bloom may occur at any time in any part of the lake. The risk is highest when the weather is hot and dry for an extended period. Caution signs have been posted at locations where blue-green algae was identified, warning pet owners about the risk.
Several dogs died as a result of swimming in water where the toxic algae bloomed.
