Idaho Department of Environmental Quality

The Idaho Department of Environmental quality has awarded several communities across the state with grants including the town of Murtaugh.

Tests at two Magic Valley reservoirs have come back positive for toxic levels of algal blooms that have been present since the summer months.

Local health officials say several dogs became sick recently after playing in two small lakes west of Hailey prompting a test of the water that came back negative for harmful algae.

Public comment is wanted on a permit that allows the city of Wendell to continue to reuse wastewater to irrigate crops during the growing season.

A health advisory has been issued for two southern Idaho reservoirs for harmful toxin levels caused by algal blooms