February 18, 2026

Green Water Column: Suspended Algae Accepted as Normal Operating State

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The Freshwater Lake has maintained a consistent green tint in the water column since closure. After weeks of observation, this wasn't classified as a bloom event. Visibility held, the biological community stayed stable, and the suspended algae appeared to be part of the lake's nutrient cycling rather than a sign of trouble. This entry documents the reasoning behind leaving it alone.