Those who’ve passed Burlington’s Echo Lake in the past week or so would’ve been hard-pressed not to notice the build up of algae in the mill pond area of the lake.
The algae bloom, according to local officials, is likely the result of excessive runoff from heavy rain and high temperatures in recent weeks.
Most people also seem to agree that the algae is unsightly. But that doesn’t mean local officials will be able to do anything about it.
Because solutions would be costly – and the city doesn’t have funds earmarked for that – and could potentially have adverse environmental impacts, officials have no plans to address the algae.
That story is among the top news in this week’s edition of the Burlington Standard Press. The newspaper will be available at retail outlets in the area on Thursday. Subscribers will receive their copies with Thursday’s mail. To arrange for weekly delivery click here: SUBSCRIBE
Here’s a look at some of the other stories in this week’s edition:
- GRAVEL PIT SHAKE UP: Spring Prairie Town Chairman Don Henningfeld resigned abruptly amid controversy over a proposed gravel pit and was replaced Monday by a former Town Board member.
- INSPIRING HOPE: The family of Landen Brown – who died in a car crash with two friends in 2017 – has followed through on its quest to turn tragedy into hope by holding the first fundraiser for the non-profit agency founded in Landen’s memory.
- MAMMA MIA! Producers and cast members from The Haylofters believe audience members will get on their feet and dance in unison with them by the end of the community theater group’s production of “Mamma Mia!” The production, which slated for an eight-show run beginning Friday, will be presented in the Burlington High School auditorium.
- DRUG BUST: A Burlington man previously convicted of multiple felonies and recently released from prison faces more charges after authorities uncovered a cache of drugs inside his home last week. Phillip Zadurski, 48, made his initial appearance in Racine County Circuit Court Tuesday.
- NATIONAL CHAMP: Imagine having to wait three months to find out if you won a national championship. That’s what Cotie Holbek, 26, Burlington’s own local bowling superstar, and his partner had to endure recently.
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