Toxic blue-green algae found in Camas lakes

Clark County Public Health closed Lacamas and Round lakes in Camas this week, after test results revealed elevated levels of cyanotoxins, also known as blue-green algae, in the water.

Results from water samples revealed cyanotoxins above the threshold levels recommended by the Washington Department of Health. The county has posted danger signs at public access points to the lake. Public Health advises against all recreating in the lakes, including swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, canoeing and water skiing.