Blue Green Algae Notice: Sequoyah & Sequoyah Bay State Park
May 17, 2013: Testing was performed on May 17, 2013 and while blue green algae counts were elevated in the Rocky Point Beach area of Fort Gibson Lake, toxicity levels reported on May 17, 2013 are below the World Health Organization threshold. Visitors should not drink untreated water or let themselves or pets come in contact with areas of discolored water. Although swimming in this area is discouraged, visitors can still enjoy boating and many land activities around Fort Gibson Lake.
Recent water quality tests were performed on the Taylor Ferry North Beach area of Fort Gibson Lake and have shown that blue green algae did not pose a concern for recreational use at the time the tests were performed.
Blue Green Algae Notice: Tenkiller State Park
May 17, 2013: Recent water quality tests were performed at this lake and have shown that blue green algae did not pose a concern for recreational use at the time the tests were performed.
Blue Green Algae Notice: Lake Eufaula State Park
May 14, 2013: Testing was performed on 5/6/2013 and while blue-green algae cell counts were elevated in the Elm Point and Gentry Creek areas of Lake Eufaula, toxicity levels reported on 5/14/13 are below the World Health Organization threshold. Visitors should not drink untreated water or let themselves or pets come in contact with areas of discolored water. Although swimming in these areas is discouraged, visitors can still enjoy boating and many land activities around Lake Eufaula. Recent water quality tests were performed at the Highway 9 North, Brooken Cove, Porum Landing and Belle Starr areas of Lake Eufaula and have shown that blue-green algae did not pose a concern for recreational use at the time the test was performed.
Blue Green Algae Notice: Lake Texoma State Park
May 15, 2013: Due to elevated blue green algae cell counts, contact with the water in the general vicinity of the Hwy 377/99 Bridge and Sheppard Annex is discouraged until toxicity tests can be completed. Visitors should not drink untreated water or let themselves or pets come in contact with areas of discolored water. If you or your pet swim in water that may have blue green algae present, rinse off with soap and fresh water. Although swimming in these areas is discouraged, visitors can still enjoy many land activities and boating at other locations around the lake.
Recent water quality tests were performed at the Lakeside PUA (Rock Creek) and Treasure Island areas at this lake and have shown that blue green algae did not pose a concern for recreational use at the time the test was performed.
Testing was performed on May 2, 2013 and while blue green algae cell counts were elevated in the Burns Run East Beach, Johnson Creek and Little Glasses Creek areas of Lake Texoma, toxicity levels reported on May 2, 2013 are below the World Health Organization threshold.
Due to elevated blue green algae cell counts reported on April 19, 2013, contact with the water in the general vicinity of Little Mineral Arm is discouraged until toxicity tests can be completed.
Blue Green Algae Notice: Keystone State Park
May 17, 2013: Recent water quality tests were performed at the Washington-Irving Beach, Appalachia Bay Beach and Salt Creek North Beach areas of Keystone Lake and have shown that blue green algae did not pose a concern for recreational use at these areas at the time the tests were performed.
Blue Green Algae Notice: Lake Wister State Park
May 3, 2013: Testing was performed on 5/2/2013 and while blue-green algae counts were elevated in the Quarry Cove area of Lake Wister, toxicity levels reported on 5/2/2013 are below the World Health Organization threshold. Visitors should not drink untreated water or let themselves or pets come in contact with areas of discolored water. Although swimming in this area is discouraged, visitors can still enjoy boating and many land activities around Lake Wister.
Low Water Level and Boat Ramp Closures at Lake Thunderbird
May 8, 2013: Lake elevation is currently four foot three inches below normal conservation pool. Due to low lake levels, the boat ramps at North Sentinel, Sailboat, Post Oak, Turkey Pass and South Dam are closed. Boat ramps remain open at Little Axe, Fisherman's Point, Denver Corner and Hog Creek; however, caution should be used when launching and loading watercraft.
Low Water Level and Boat Ramp Closures at Lake Murray State Park
May 2, 2013: Due to low water levels, the only boat ramps open at Lake Murray State Park are at the marina, Elephant Rock campground and Marietta Landing campground, though visitors will still need to use caution at this ramp as the water is still low. Large boats are encouraged to use the marina boat ramp, while smaller boats are acceptable on all boat ramps.
