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Lake Geneva approves to participate in USGS program to monitor blue-green algae bloom

Dennis Hines
Jul 30, 2025
Jul 30, 2025

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Lake Geneva Beach (Riviera Beach) - 812 Wrigley Dr., Lake Geneva

Lake Geneva officials have approved to partner with representatives from the U.S. Geological Survey to install cameras in areas of Geneva Lake to help detect signs of blue-green algae bloom and other harmful algal blooms

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Lake Geneva officials have approved to participate in a U.S. Geological Survey program to help monitor blue-green algae bloom in Geneva Lake.

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Gage Marine crews tie down some planks to be hauled off for the installation of the West End Pier.

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Lake Geneva's West End Pier system installed for upcoming boating season

Lake Geneva's West End Pier system installed for upcoming boating season

Crews from Gage Marine begin the process of installing boat slips for Lake Geneva's West End Pier

Crews from Gage Marine begin the process of installing boat slips for Lake Geneva's West End Pier — Crews from Gage Marine begin the process of installing boat slips for Lake Geneva’s West End Pier.
Dennis Hines

Boat slips and decks are stacked along Lake Geneva's west end shoreline waiting to be installed

Boat slips and decks are stacked along Lake Geneva's west end shoreline waiting to be installed — ABOVE: Boat slips and decks are stacked along Lake Geneva’s west end shoreline waiting to be installed. LEFT: Crews from Gage Marine begin the process of installing boat slips for Lake Geneva’s West End Pier.
Dennis Hines

Boat slips and buoys are stationed near the shoreline to be installed for Lake Geneva's West End Pier system

Boat slips and buoys are stationed near the shoreline to be installed for Lake Geneva's West End Pier system — Boat slips, decks and buoys are stationed along the shoreline to be installed for Lake Geneva’s West End Pier and fishing pier.
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Gage Marine crews install boat slips for Lake Geneva's West End Pier

Gage Marine crews install boat slips for Lake Geneva's West End Pier — Gage Marine crews install boat slips for Lake Geneva’s West End Pier.
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Piers and decks are stationed on Riviera Beach waiting to be installed

Piers and decks are stationed on Riviera Beach waiting to be installed — Piers and decks are stationed on Riviera Beach waiting to be installed.
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