Blue-green algae advisory warning issued by the CRD for:
🟢 Beaver Lake
🟢 Prior Lake
🟢 Thetis Lake (main bead at Lower Thetis)
So, if you’re planning on walking the trails with your dog or heading for a quick dip – please be aware.
Blue-green algae produces cyanotoxins. Visitors are advised to avoid contact with the algae and to keep animals on a leash to prevent them from drinking or swimming in the lake until the advisory has been lifted.
The algae usually produce a visible blue-green sheen, which appears as surface scum on the water. Not all blooms are easy to see, and toxins can still be present in the water even if you cannot see a bloom. Blooms are unpredictable and may occur at any time.
Check the following page for updates and what to do if you think you, your family or your dog has been exposed (ingesting the toxin can lead to lethal liver damage in dogs) and some really unpleasant symptoms for people.
