The free event starts at 8 a.m. at the dam, 6 miles north of Warren on Route 59. You’ll watch for eagles in their natural habitat, fishing the open waters of the Allegheny River in the reservoir or in the Allegheny River.

Presentations on Pennsylvania eagle restoration efforts will go on throughout the day in the visitor center. There are three areas to view birds, and spotting scopes and refreshments will be available.

For information, contact Bill Massa at (814) 723-2568 or mbmassa@atlanticbb.net.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District today said a blue-green algae bloom remains at Kinzua Dam and Allegheny Reservoir.

The New York State Department of Health first notified the Corps of the bloom  Aug. 30. It was found in the New York portion of the reservoir, from Quaker Bay downstream to Willow Bay.

Posted signs notifying the public of the health risks associated with blue-green algae will remain in place until the threat dissipates, the Corps said in a news release.

More from the release:

Children and pets are the most susceptible to the effects of blue-green algae. Visitors are encouraged to avoid areas where algae are present.

Blue-green alga e can generate toxins that can impact human, pet, livestock and fish health. It can cause allergic-type reactions, skin irritations, and in severe cases liver or nervous system damage.

The second annual Canoe/Kayak Poker Run to benefit the Youngsville Recreation Committee is Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Participants will paddle the Allegheny River from Kinzua Dam to Betts Park in Warren. Each paddler gets a card at registration and collects three more cards along the route. The fifth card is delivered at Betts Park. Participants can buy as many as two additional cards at $10 each to improve a hand.

There’s a 50-50, $250 cash prize and a raffle for an Emotion Kayak.

Registration is $15 in advance of $20 the day of the event. Call (814) 563-4604 or (814) 563-7788 for information.Canoe and kayak rentals will be available through Allegheny Outfitters.

Proceeds will be used to improve the Youngsville baseball field.

Rain date is Sept. 9.

Bundle up for the annual Eagle Watch Day Feb. 4 at Kinzua Dam in Warren County.

The open tailwaters of the dam are prime fishing waters for wintering eagles, and three areas will be open for free public viewing from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Big Bend Visitor Center, Riverside Watchable Wildlife Trail and Viewing Platform and Kinzua Dam roadway. Observation stations will be manned and spotting scopes will be available. Those 18 and older will be required to show identification to gain access to the roadway at the dam.

Activities also will include an audiovisual program detailing eagle restoration
efforts and a Caching with Eagles geomeet featuring temporary caches around the recreation area.

Sponsors are the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pennsylvania Game Commission, Penn Soil Resource Conservation and Development Council, Kinzua Cachers and Allegheny Outdoor Club.

For information call Steve Lauser at (814) 726-0661 or Bill Massa at (814) 723-2568.