Recreational Advisories

OHA collects and reviews available data on cyanobacteria blooms, and informs the public by issuing and lifting recreational use health advisories. Most Oregon waterbodies are not monitored due to limited resources, so remember: when in doubt, stay out.

Visit the Cyanobacteria blooms website to learn more.

Any current cyanobacteria advisories will be listed below.

Permanent Advisory - South Umpqua River: Avoid pools of water in bedrock

Beach water is sampled from Memorial Day through Labor Day each year at designated locations. Water is tested for high levels of fecal bacteria. Elevated levels are reported to the public and signs are posted to let visitors know when there is a health advisory issued.

Visit the Beach water quality website to learn more.

Any current beach advisories will be listed below.

Advisories and consumption guidelines help you get the health benefits of eating fish and shellfish while protecting you and your family from contaminants that are sometimes found in seafood.

• Advisories and consumption guidelines

• Shellfish closures (ODA)

• Shellfish Safety Hotline: 1-800-448-2474

• Seafood and shellfish resources

• Seafood Guide | Español

Get tips for keeping yourself and your family safe and healthy in the outdoors.

• Heat-related illness

• Water-related illness

• Wildfires and smoke

• Food safety in warm weather

• West Nile virus

• Tick-borne diseases (CDC)

• Swimming safety (SafeKids)

• Willamette River Recreation Index (City of Portland)

• Air quality index (DEQ)