Advisory updates and other information to encourage safe recreation

July 28th 2023 Update

Klineline Pond Closed 8/3/2023 and 8/8/2023

Klineline Pond at Salmon Creek Regional Park will be closed Thursday, Aug. 3 and Tuesday, Aug. 8 for parking lot repairs. The pond area of the park will be inaccessible to visitors.

The closure will allow crews to resurface and restripe the parking lot. Visitors are reminded to avoid work sites and never enter areas that are closed with ropes, cones, signs, barricades or other devices. 

Advisory information listed below:

NO CURRENT ADVISORY

• Battle Ground Lake
• Klineline Pond
• Round Lake

There are no current advisories at these lakes. To report a suspected harmful algal bloom or other water quality concern, go here.

WARNING ADVISORY

• Vancouver Lake
• Lacamas Lake

A WARNING advisory has been issued due to a reported harmful algal bloom that tested for cyanotoxins above recreational guidance at this lake.

Public Health advises against swimming, boating, or using water for drinking or cooking. Keep kids and animals away from water. Do not fish in areas of scum.

Cyanotoxin results can be viewed at the Washington State Toxic Algae website. Advisory will remain in place until toxicity levels are below threshold for 2 consecutive weeks.

Vancouver Lake Toxic Algae Bloom 7/24/2023

Next Sampling Dates

• E.coli/bacteria: August 7th
• Harmful Algae/Cyanobacteria: July 31st

Have a safe and fun swim season!

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Vancouver, WA 98661