OPB

Public should avoid Vancouver Lake’s blue-green algae blooms, officials warn

Clark County health officials issued a cautionary advisory for people to avoid a popular Southwest Washington lake because a toxic algae may be present in the water. A blue-green algae has bloomed in ...
The Columbian

Friends of Vancouver Lake names founding executive director

Friends of Vancouver Lake announced last week that Adrienne Mason has been named as founding executive director. According to the group, Mason’s appointment marks a major milestone in the evolution an ...
The Columbian

In Our View: Fund vital Vancouver Lake management plan

The difficulties surrounding Vancouver Lake and its public use can be seen in recent news reports. Two weeks ago, media outlets reported: “Clark County Public Health has lifted its advisory at ...
KOIN 6

‘Danger advisory’ in effect for Vancouver Lake due to high toxin levels

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Officials have issued a danger advisory for Vancouver Lake after tests revealed high toxin levels. Clark County Public Health announced Wednesday that elevated levels of ...
KOIN 6

Public health leaders lift algae advisory at Vancouver Lake

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Health officials have determined Vancouver Lake is now safe for visitors. Clark County Public Health lifted an algae advisory at the lake on Friday. The warning advisory was ...
KGW8

Magnitude 2.6 earthquake strikes north of Vancouver

LAKE SHORE, Wash. — The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a magnitude 2.6 earthquake in Vancouver Lake in southwest Washington on Wednesday afternoon. The small earthquake happened ...
KGW8

Swimming banned at northwest lakes as harmful algae blooms spread

OREGON, USA — Oregon and Washington health authorities issued recreational use advisories Wednesday for multiple lakes due to dangerous cyanotoxin levels from harmful algae blooms. The Oregon Health ...