Bales of straw are being placed in a reservoir
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Over 200 bales of hay are being tossed into a Nottinghamshire reservoir.
The work is being done in a bid to tackle the perennial algae problem in the Kingsmill Reservoir near Sutton in Ashfield.
It is hoped that as the straw decomposes it will release a substance that kills off the green blooms.
The specially treated bales of barley straw are pre-activated with natural organisms, which break down to produce the chemicals to fight the algae.
Permanent solution
The centre is a popular venue for watersports enthusiasts.
In 2003 it was closed for two and a half months because of the algae problem, which can cause stomach upsets in humans.
The council who own it are determined the situation will not happen again.
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