Those looking forward to splashing around at Collinwood Beach will need to keep their swimsuits stowed away for a bit longer. Wright County Parks & Recreation has put out the word that the popular swimming and dog-friendly beaches at Collinwood Regional Park and Campground are off-limits this weekend. The culprit? An abundance of algae that's turned Collinwood Lake into a no-go zone, at least, temporarily.
Officials have their eyes on the algae levels and intend to quickly retest the waters come Monday, August 19. If you're keen to know when you can safely dip your toes back in, expect an update with the new test results by Tuesday, according to Wright County Minnesota.
Some may be feeling the sting of inconvenience, but the folks at Wright County Parks & Recreation are in full apology mode, pledging to send out notifications through their website and social media channels quicker than you can say 'algae bloom'. "We apologize for any inconvenience that may cause visitors," as stated by Wright County Minnesota.
