In the Splash Newsletter - Advisory update for Vancouver Lake!

Advisory updates and other information to encourage safe recreation

June 10th, 2022 Update

Advisory Updates for Vancouver Lake

Vancouver Lake Regional Park swim beach was temporarily closed after elevated E.coli levels were detected in multiple samples collected Monday, 6/6/22.

During a temporary beach closure:

Public Health is closing the beach to swimming and wading.
People who fish at the lake should take precautions to avoid water contact and clean fish well.

Next scheduled date for E.coli sampling of swim beaches is June 13th

Vancouver Lake Regional Park

Beach CLOSED

A harmful algal bloom is currently being monitored at Vancouver Lake. There are no current advisories, toxin samples show values below recreational guidance. Cyanotoxin results can be viewed at the Washington State Toxic Algae website.

In areas of algae and scum:

Avoid contact while swimming
Keeps kids away.
Do not kayak or boat in scum.
Avoid fishing. Throw away guts and clean fillets
Do not let pets go into or drink water, or each scum onshore.

View current advisoires

Want to know how E.coli gets in the water?

Check out our website! We have worked to include information on what you can do to help improve our lake water quality.

Swim Beach FAQ

Drowning prevention: 3 simple tips

Did you know drowning is one of the leading causes of injury and death for children ages 1 to 14? Thankfully, though, parents and other adults can save a child's life just by remembering a few water safety tips. First, always ensure that lake conditions are suitable for your child's swimming strength. Cold temperatures, strong winds, and rip currents can make swimming in open water more hazardous than just swimming in a pool. Life jackets are always a necessity for children, especially in and around natural water bodies. Lastly, always be on the lookout. Drownings happen quickly and quietly, and can occur in any water depth. Adults supervising kids should avoid distracting activities such as talking on the phone, reading, and using alcohol or drugs.

For more information on drowning prevention, click the link from the CDC below:

CDC: Recreational Water Safety

New resources available on our website

Whether you are a lake user, homeowner, medical professional, business owner or parent we have complied helpful resources on our website! We have resources for specific lake user/interest groups and also provide some resources in Spanish with more to come!