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December 2, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
Recreational water quality monitoring has ended for the season. Monitoring will resume in summer 2025. A harmful algal bloom may still be present at this waterbody. Know what to look for and check before recreating.
October 23, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Willard Peak Pond. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Bear River Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Willard Peak Pond:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Clean fish well and discard guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
October 10, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Willard Peak Pond. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Bear River Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Willard Peak Pond:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Clean fish well and discard guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
September 30, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Willard Peak Pond. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Bear River Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Willard Peak Pond:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Clean fish well and discard guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
September 19, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Willard Peak Pond. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Bear River Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Willard Peak Pond:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Clean fish well and discard guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
August 29, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Willard Peak Pond. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Bear River Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Willard Peak Pond:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Clean fish well and discard guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
August 14, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Willard Peak Pond. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Bear River Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Willard Peak Pond:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Clean fish well and discard guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
August 1, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
KEEP OUT: A harmful algal bloom is present at Willard Peak Pond. Algae in the water is producing high levels of dangerous toxins. Accidentally drinking this water may hurt or kill humans and animals. Any exposure to this water may cause illness.
Bear River Health Department has issued a DANGER ADVISORY.
If you visit Willard Peak Pond:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Use caution if boating in this area and avoid areas of algae
- Use caution if fishing in this area
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
July 19, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
KEEP OUT: A harmful algal bloom is present at Willard Peak Pond. Algae in the water is producing high levels of dangerous toxins. Accidentally drinking this water may hurt or kill humans and animals. Any exposure to this water may cause illness.
Bear River Health Department has issued a DANGER ADVISORY.
If you visit Willard Peak Pond:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Use caution if boating in this area and avoid areas of algae
- Use caution if fishing in this area
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
July 3, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at The Pond at Willard Bay. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Bear River Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit The Pond:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Clean fish well and discard guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
June 26, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present in some areas of The Pond at Willard Bay. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Bear River Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit The Pond:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Clean fish well and discard guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
June 21, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Harmful algae has been confirmed in some areas of The Pond at Willard Bay. These algae may be producing dangerous toxins that can make people and animals sick.
If you visit The Pond we recommend:
- Do not swim or play in areas of algae
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Clean fish well and discard guts
- Keep animals away from algae
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
June 19, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Our monitoring team saw harmful algae in one area of The Pond at Willard Bay. These algae may be producing dangerous toxins. We collected samples and results are pending. Check back here for updates.
In the meantime we recommend:
- Do not swim or play in areas of algae
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Clean fish well and discard guts
- Keep animals away from algae
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom