A recent DEQ sampling of Devils Lake found a microcystin level of 0.18 ug/L. Based on Oregon Health Authority’s 2026 pilot protocol, the Devils Lake Water Improvement District is placing recreational “precautions” on waterbodies that have a cyanobacterial blooms or low-level detections and will keep the waterbody at precaution status until the bloom dissipates. A value of 0.18 ug/L is considered safe for human recreation, but close to OHA’s pet safety value of 0.20 ug/L . Wh

With summer just around the corner, Oregon agencies have begun their annual monitoring of the state’s lakes, rivers and reservoirs for the presence of toxic cyanobacteria blooms. Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) launched their seasonal freshwater surveillance activities earlier this week, as increasing temperatures raise the risk of cyanobacteria harmful algae blooms (cyanoHABs) in water bodies. Cyanobacteria are beneficia

The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians announce that Dan’Chaa‑May‑Yvlh‑Srii‑Dvn, which translates to the North Doctor Place, is now open to all residents and is accepting new patients for medical and behavioral health services. The clinic opened its doors in September 2025, bringing high‑quality, person‑centered care directly to the Oregon Coast. Dedicated to offering broad community access, the facility offers comprehensive billing options including Medicare, Medicaid, an