You might not see it now, but in the next month, it could be a different story. Nearly every year, the blue waters at Weber Point in downtown Stockton turn green. But now, the Port of Stockton, California Department of Water Resources (DWR) and other partners are taking a new approach to combat this sticky and potentially toxic substance.
Lurking in the soil, beneath the waters of the delta, is a lot of algae. During the summer months, it makes itself known by making its way to the surface.
The green, slimy algae were first detected in the delta in 1999.
"One of the biggest concerns is that these blooms can form toxins," Preece continued. "It can cause liver problems if people or animals are drinking large volumes of water, ingesting it. You can also be exposed to the toxin by eating shellfish that have been contaminated with the toxin."
"We looked at potentially sifting or skimming the material out, but it doesn't get to what Ellen's trying to get, which is getting out the seed stock and preventing it from happening in the first place," Preece said.
Now, with a grant fully funded by the Army Corps of Engineers, they plan to dredge much of McLeod Lake with the hopes of eradicating the problem from the source.
If all goes well, the Army Corps of Engineers will adopt this new strategy and apply it to other waterways nationwide.
The cost of dredging is extremely high, so the team is only tackling McLeod Lake for now.
They'll understand more of the costs and area estimates by September, with the hopes of starting the project in November.
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