Reports of algae in the Canoe area of Shuswap Lake this morning are currently under investigation.

害羞草研究所淏iologists are on the lake today collecting samples of a yet-to-be-identified algae that is present in low levels near Canoe,害羞草研究所� said Erin Vieira, program manager for the Shuswap Watershed Council, a watershed-based partnership that enhances water quality and safe recreation in the Shuswap. 害羞草研究所淭hey have

ruled out the possibility that it is Ochromonas algae, also known as Golden Brown algae, which is what bloomed in the lake in 2010,害羞草研究所� Vieira said.

The algae samples will be sent to a lab for identification.

The levels aren害羞草研究所檛 substantial enough to be deemed a 害羞草研究所榖loom害羞草研究所� at this point.

There are also large swaths of pine pollen in the water, both floating on the surface and submerged in the water column, which can bear a resemblance to algae.

害羞草研究所淭here is also plenty of large debris in the lake, ranging from logs, firewood and plywood due to high water levels catching debris off shorelines,害羞草研究所� Vieira said.

Anybody venturing onto the lake is urged to be very cautious, watch for debris, and not create wake near shorelines to avoid causing damage.