Test results still show high activity for potential blue-green algae toxin at Beaver Lake

Water samples from Beaver Beach at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park have tested positive for a type of blue-green algae that produces cyanotoxins. Visitors are advised to avoid swimming at Beaver Lake and to keep animals on a leash to prevent them from drinking or swimming in the lake. Elk Lake remains safe for the public. Read More>>

Gorge Waterway Initiative

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Gorge Waterway Initiative

Reports & Studies

The following studies and reports about the Gorge Waterway, Portage Inlet and their surrounding watersheds are provided to assist in gaining a better understanding of these waterways. Several historical reports are also provided.

2015 Water Quality Report - Elk Lake by R. Nordin

Craigflower Bridge Replacement Project_Project Completion Report_Revised 3Sep14

Gorge Waterway (Neate) Pages 1-35

Gorge Waterway (Neate) Pages 36-end

Challenge of the Gorge (Smith)

Gorge Waterway Subtidal Olympia Oyster Survey 2011

Home Heating Oil Report 2012

Sediment Sampling in Portage Inlet and Gorge Waters for Metal DeterminationJune 2000

NextToTheGorge-DennisMinaker