ESD have the happy news that after many months the algae threat in Lake Tuggeranong has been reduced to medium alert:
Due to extreme levels of blue-green algae Lake Tuggeranong had been closed for primary contact since November 30th 2012. The current medium blue-green algae alert means the Lake is now open for primary contact [...]

Girt_Hindrance is on fire and has sent this curious scene in from Lake Tuggeranong.
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I attended the recent meeting of a group of Tuggeranong residents concerned about the state of the Lake.
It was apt that around the time of the meeting the Lake was again closed due to an outbreak of algae.
At the meeting they were saying that Lake Tuggeranong is closed more times than any other [...]

ACT Policing has issued a facefit image of a young man who may be able to provide important information into the circumstances surrounding the death of a 68-year-old man at Lake Tuggeranong on Thursday (December 6).
Around 12.55pm police were called to the shore of the lake near Soward Way after a member of the public [...]

The Gubbmint is letting it be known that Lake Tuggeranong is once again best avoided.
Environment Protection and Water Regulation Director, Daniel Walters, advised today that testing has revealed high levels of blue-green algae in Lake Tuggeranong, resulting in the complete closure of the Lake. This action has been taken following advice from ACT Health.
Signage [...]

In an effort to identify potential witnesses, ACT Policing is releasing a description of a man found deceased in Lake Tuggeranong on Thursday (December 6).
Around 12.55pm police were called to the shore of the lake near Soward Way after a member of the public saw a person unconscious in the water.
A 68-year-old man was recovered [...]

Given the recent announcements about Blue Green Alge I was surprised to see children swimming in lake Tuggeranong on the weekend.
I spoke to the parents who were unaware of the lake condition.
After some searching I found the warning notice on a pole near the boat ramp, this notice was about the size of [...]

Snoop has sent in this gem:
hooked on swing
I saw this at lake tugg, 6am Fri 7/12/12
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ACT Policing is investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a man in Lake Tuggeranong this afternoon (Thursday, December 6).
Around 12.55pm police were called to the shore of the lake near Soward Way after a member of the public saw a person unconscious in the water.
A 68-year-old man was recovered from the lake by ACT [...]

Environment and Sustainable Development are very worried about the algae in Lake Tuggeranong:
The Environment and Sustainable Development Directorate has issued an extreme alert level for blue-green algae in Lake Tuggeranong. As exposure to this level of blue-green algae carries an increased health risk, the lake is closed to primary-contact recreation.
This action has been taken [...]

Basketcase has sent in this panorama of the Tuggeranong Town Centre across Lake Tuggeranong.
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Environment and Sustainable Development is celebrating a reduction of water quality warnings in Lake Tuggeranong to “low”.
Lake Tuggeranong has had a ‘warning’ alert level since March 2012 as a precautionary measure after blue-green algae were detected in areas of the lake. ACT Health has confirmed that the algal counts are now at levels where there [...]

The ABC has a story on a study commissioned by the Southern ACT Catchment Group into Lake Tuggeranong’s lurid green waters.
The Southern ACT Catchment Group commissioned environmental scientist Ian Lawrence from the Cooperative Research Centre for eWater to investigate the health of the lake.
He found poor design, soil run-off, organic matter and litter are fuelling [...]

The Environment and Sustainable Development Directorate is warning that Lake Tuggeranong is blooming again in all the wrong ways:
It’s only a medium alert on the blue-green algae, so carry on but shower soon after leaving the water.
UPDATE 30/03/12 13:26: Dannybear has sent in this picture of Lake Tuggeranong he took in February:

Chief Minister Gallagher has announced more signage for Canberra’s lake shores.
This project is part of the ACT Labor Governments long term plan to manage and upgrade urban amenity for the benefit of all Canberrans and maintain our high standard of living,” the Chief Minister said.
“It has been funded as part of a $9.2 million initiative [...]

Environment and Sustainable Development has put out the word they’re closing Lake Tuggeranong for health reasons:
The Environment and Sustainable Development Directorate has issued an extreme alert level for blue-green algae in Lake Tuggeranong. As exposure to this level of blue-green algae carries an increased health risk, the lake is closed to primary-contact recreation.
This action has been taken in accordance with the ACT Guidelines for Recreational Water Quality following advice from ACT Health.  
Primary?contact recreation means recreation that involves whole?body water contact or submersion  of the head. Examples include swimming, diving, waterskiing and windsurfing. Secondary?contact  recreation such as rowing, fishing, boating and canoeing will still be permitted, however, people should not engage in secondary?contact recreation unless:  
 
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Andy has sent in the above video with this note:
Saturday morning saw us witness a small kangaroo leap gracefully into Lake Tuggeranong. The reason for this was quickly revealed as a pursuing canine. Maybe this is why leads were invented?
Who knows? Rumour has it that roos have the upper hand while in the [...]

A little gem posted to YouTube by Mossyrocks123 with this note:
Topspeed 3 tunnel hull test run on Lake Tuggeranong, Canberra, ACT, October 04 2011.
Engine; Go 7-port. Exhaust; SPP NR21 O/B. Prop; Grimracer 4053 2-blade.

While travelling to Tuggeranong Hyperdome last night, while coming around the lake on Athllon Drive, there was a big mass of flashing red and blue lights up ahead.  As we approached the dam behind the Tuggeranong skate park, we noticed a large number of fire rescue vehicles on the East-bound lanes.
There appeared to be about [...]

Reporting breaking news is hard and it’s understandable errors can be made.
But wouldn’t it be nice if the people making the local news bulletin knew the difference between Pine Island, on the Murrumbidgee River and Lake Tuggeranong?
So this is Pine Island:
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And this is Lake Tuggeranong:
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I’ll admit, they’re definitely both in Tuggeranong. [...]

Gerry Built has sent in this picture of the charming southern waters of Lake Tuggeranong.
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The ABC brings word that Lake Tuggeranong and a nearby oval have been closed after a sewage spill.
The Environment Protection Authority was alerted to the spill at the Kambah District Playing Field on Tuesday night.
Spokesman Daniel Walters says there is no evidence the sewage reached the lake but testing is taking place.
“This is a [...]

Yesterday was the Salvation Army’s Carols in the Town park, held at Lake Tuggeranong. It started at 5.00pm, but even with careful planning, i did not get there until 5.30pm.
There was a petting zoo, jumping castle, inflatable slide, face painting, music and ….. Santa!
Santa gave out bags of lollies – my kids were on a [...]