Williams River farmers concerned about "red alert" level of algae

By Scott Bevan
May 19 2020 - 5:30am
CONCERNED: Digby Rayward, President of the Williams River Care Association, and farmer Janelle Spearpoint. Picture: Simone De Peak
CONCERNED: Digby Rayward, President of the Williams River Care Association, and farmer Janelle Spearpoint. Picture: Simone De Peak

FARMERS along the Williams River near Clarence Town are concerned the waterway's health is deteriorating, with a potentially toxic algae "red alert" warning issued for the Seaham Weir Pool.

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