Tuggeranong Lake’s Algae Fight

Lake Tuggeranong is on the verge of a major cleanup as the ACT Government unveils a bold 10-year plan to slash harmful algal blooms—currently forcing nearly 80% of the lake’s swimming season closures. With $2.7 million in new funding, the strategy targets stormwater runoff rich in phosphorus from leaves, grass, fertilizers, and soil, aiming to cut closures to once every four years by 2035. Building on over $40 million already invested in wetlands and education, this flexible, science-backed plan invites community action—from smarter yard waste disposal to reduced fertilizer use—knowing that lasting change depends on everyone’s effort to protect this vital urban waterway. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/da97339ee794a66a