In the Splash Newsletter - WARNING advisories for Lacamas and Round Lakes

Advisory updates and other information to encourage safe recreation

August 20th, 2021 Update

WARNING advisories at Lacamas and Round Lakes

Public Health staff is continuing to monitor reported harmful algal blooms at Lacamas, Round, and Vancouver Lakes. Currently, WARNING advisories are still in place for Lacamas and Round Lakes. For water contact recommendations, click on the image to the right. View past results at the Washington State Toxic Algae website.

The next and final E. coli sampling date for this summer is August 23rd.

View current advisories

If you're heading north to Yale Lake, watch out for toxic algae!

Cowlitz County is monitoring a bloom at Yale Lake specifically at Beaver Bay Park & Campground and Cougar Park & Campground. A sample of the lake taken on August 10 showed toxin levels were within the state’s recreational guidelines, but toxin levels can change quickly.

If you see a bloom on Yale, Merwin, or Swift Lake Reservoirs, report them to (360) 414-5599 or AskCowlitzHealth@co.cowlitz.wa.us.

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Livestock and Pasture Management 101

WSU Extension is hosting an online Zoom workshop to hear livestock and forage specialist Gary Fredricks discuss pasture management practices that will get your pastures back on track.

This workshop will cover:

Grazing practices that improve pasture health.
Livestock health and forage assessment.
Pros and cons of various grass varieties.
Pasture renovation strategies and equipment.

To register for this virtual workshop scheduled for Wednesday, August 25, 2021 from 6:00PM - 7:30PM, click the button below!

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Vancouver, WA 98661