Blue-Green Algae Tracker Returns for the 2025 Season on Moses Lake

The Grant County Healthy Lakes Blue-Green Algae Tracker is back online for another season, keeping the community informed about algae conditions on Moses Lake. First launched in July 2023, the Healthy Lakes Tracker is an interactive, online map that helps residents, visitors, and recreationists stay up to date on potential blue-green algae blooms at key public access points around Moses Lake.

Photo of the Grant County Healthy Lakes Blue-Green Algae Tracker

The project is coordinated by the Grant County Health District (GCHD) and powered by a dedicated group of local volunteers. These volunteers visit 13 designated observation sites around Moses Lake, including popular swim beaches, boat launches, and parks. Each week, they check for signs of harmful algal blooms and upload photos to the Tracker, giving the public a real-time look at lake conditions.

This project is a collaboration between GCHD, the Columbia Basin Conservation District, and the Moses Lake Watershed Council, with funding provided by Grant County through the American Rescue Plan Act. It represents a community-driven approach to safeguarding public health, promoting safe recreation, and building awareness of local water quality challenges.

Photo by a Grant County Healthy Lakes Blue-Green Algae Tracker volunteer at the Lower Peninsula Park this month.

Become a Volunteer!

Monitoring for the 2025 season is expected to run through September. GCHD is currently recruiting volunteers to help continue this important work on Moses Lake.

If you're interested in volunteering and helping to keep our lakes healthy and safe, please consider signing up to support the program. Your efforts can make a real difference in protecting the waters we all enjoy.

Become a Volunteer

Explore the Tracker

To view current lake photos and advisories, visit the Healthy Lakes Blue-Green Algae Tracker.

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