Burlington's North, Blanchard and Texaco beaches are closed to swimmers after blue-green algae was discovered.The Burlington Parks and Recreation Department posted the closing announcements on its Facebook page Wednesday morning.Watch this storyThe post said Texaco Beach was closed to swimmers due to blue-green algae bloom. Blanchard Beach was closed a short time later.North Beach was closed to swimmers just after 1 p.m., less than 24 hours after it was closed for another algae bloom.The Parks Department said the dog portion of Texaco Beach reopened Wednesday afternoon.All other beaches were open."Given the weather predictions it could get worse before it gets better. The blue green algae thrives on high temps, hot water and a lot of sunlight, that's what we have today," Lake Champlain Committee member Mike Winslow said.The Lake Champlain Committee uses volunteers to monitor beaches for algae, scientist Mike Winslow said.This is the third time this year Texaco Beach has been closed because of blue-green algae. Winslow said is has a lot to do with the heat and low lake levels.The Parks Department asked visitors to respect posted signs and not let dogs drink the water or let children swim.Get the WPTZ app

Burlington's North, Blanchard and Texaco beaches are closed to swimmers after blue-green algae was discovered.

The Burlington Parks and Recreation Department posted the closing announcements on its Facebook page Wednesday morning.

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The post said Texaco Beach was closed to swimmers due to blue-green algae bloom. Blanchard Beach was closed a short time later.

North Beach was closed to swimmers just after 1 p.m., less than 24 hours after it was closed for another algae bloom.

The Parks Department said the dog portion of Texaco Beach reopened Wednesday afternoon.

All other beaches were open.

"Given the weather predictions it could get worse before it gets better. The blue green algae thrives on high temps, hot water and a lot of sunlight, that's what we have today," Lake Champlain Committee member Mike Winslow said.

The Lake Champlain Committee uses volunteers to monitor beaches for algae, scientist Mike Winslow said.

This is the third time this year Texaco Beach has been closed because of blue-green algae. Winslow said is has a lot to do with the heat and low lake levels.

The Parks Department asked visitors to respect posted signs and not let dogs drink the water or let children swim.

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