Please be advised that Natural Resources Department Staff detected elevated levels of toxins associated with a Hazardous Algal Bloom in the mainstem Klamath River near the Cher’ere Campground Boat Ramp, just upstream of the US Highway 101 bridge.
Our health advisory is currently set at the YELLOW/CAUTION tier of concern, the lowest of three tiers of concern. However, even low levels of this toxin can cause serious health issues for both humans and animals.
For your family’s safety:
- Keep children away from algae in the water or on the shore
- Do not let pets and other animals go into or drink the water, or eat algae/scum on the shoreline
- For fish caught here, throw away guts and clean fillets with tap water before cooking
- Do not drink this water or use it for cooking
- Call your doctor or veterinarian if you or your pet gets sick after going in the water
This Public Health Advisory will remain in place until detected toxin levels decrease below the trigger alert level (Until further notice). If you have any questions, please email Hans Voight at hans.voight@puliklatribe.gov or call 482-2431
For more information about Harmful Algal Blooms please visit: https://mywaterquality.ca.gov/habs/resources/faq.html
