Washington State Parks closed Pass Lake to recreation on Friday due to high levels of a toxic algae. The closure affects visitors to Deception Pass State Park, which is located in Skagit County. The park management stated that the algae levels pose a health risk to people and pets. State Parks officials did not provide a timeline for when the lake might reopen, but they encourage visitors to monitor park updates for further information.
Pass Lake closed due to toxic algae
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- ✓Washington State Parks closed Pass Lake to recreation on Friday“DECEPTION PASS STATE PARK — Washington State Parks closed Pass Lake to recreation on Friday due to high levels of a toxic algae.”
- ✓The closure affects visitors to Deception Pass State Park“DECEPTION PASS STATE PARK — Washington State Parks closed Pass Lake to recreation on Friday due to high levels of a toxic algae.”
- ⚠Deception Pass State Park is located in Skagit CountyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The park management stated that the algae levels pose a health risk to people and petsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠State Parks officials did not provide a timeline for when the lake might reopenNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠State Parks officials encourage visitors to monitor park updates for further informationNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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