# Atchafalaya Basin

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## Timeline

- **2026-11**: Annual Henderson Lake drawdown scheduled to end — The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries drawdown, which lowers water levels to manage invasive vegetation, is set to conclude in early November.
- **2026-08-20**: LDH issues Henderson Lake algae advisory — Satellite imagery confirms a cyanobacteria bloom in the Atchafalaya Basin waterway, and LDH warns the public to avoid affected water while toxin testing is pending.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### LDH Henderson Lake Algae Alert: 75°F Bloom Spurs Toxin Tests
2026-08-20 23:09:16 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

Louisiana health officials issued a public health advisory for Henderson Lake after satellite imagery detected a cyanobacteria bloom. Toxin testing is pending, and the precautionary warning highlights exposure risks to children, pets, and recreational water users.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/ldh-henderson-lake-cyanobacteria-health-advisory-75f

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