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County warns of toxic algae at Lacamas Lake

Public Health says algae levels in lake decreased in late July, but were elevated again as of Monday, Aug. 8

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A toxic-algae warning sign is posted next to Lacamas Lake in Camas on July 20, 2020. (Kelly Moyer/Post-Record files)

Clark County Public Health has issued a warning advisory at Lacamas Lake due to elevated levels of cyanotoxins from harmful algae. 

Public Health has been monitoring harmful algal blooms at Lacamas Lake since early July. A warning advisory was in place at the lake for a few weeks last month but was lifted after water quality improved.

  • No swimming or water skiing.
  • No water contact for animals.
  • Avoiding areas of scum when using motorized boats, paddle boarding, kayaking or canoeing.
  • No drinking lake water.
  • Cleaning fish well and discarding organs.

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