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The celebration of the anniversary of the reservoir’s dedication took place in the tailwater area beneath the dam and featured displays of historical items and photos, self-guided tours of the dam and more.

Nearly six decades ago, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers opened Lake Monroe. This year, dozens of events celebrate the reservoir.

Algae blooms foul the taste of Bloomington’s drinking water most summers, but without prevention the effects could escalate.

The body of a Bloomington man was recovered from Lake Monroe Sunday, the second drowning of the weekend at the lake.

The department said Rajesh Kumar, 40, of Ozone Park, New York went under water and failed to resurface late Saturday afternoon. It said no one was using lifejackets at the time of the incident.

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No one agency is responsible for protecting the lake. But one group that’s helping is Friends of Lake Monroe, which has developed the Lake Monroe Watershed Management Plan focused on improving water quality.

The students were boating with 20 other friends Saturday afternoon before anchoring to swim.

Compounds in the water make it smell and taste funny, but they will not harm you.

Visitors to beaches in the Paynetown and Fairfax State Recreation Areas are advised to thoroughly clean themselves after contact with water.