Advisories

Blue-Green Algae - Islet Lake

Effective: August 23, 2023 Updated: August 24, 2023

Please be advised that a Cyanobacterial (Blue-Green Algal) Bloom Advisory is issued for Islet Lake.

General precautions

Avoid all contact with blue green algae blooms. If contact occurs, wash with tap water ASAP.
Do not swim or wade in any areas where blue-green algae is visable.
Do not allow your pets to swim or wade in these areas or to eat fish or fish trimmings from the lake.
Consider limiting human consumption of fish from the lake.

For detailed information, go to Alberta Health Services Blue Green Algae Health Advisories. Please refer to the specific advisory for this lake.

Blue-green algae bloom advisories are issued and rescinded by Alberta Health Services. Typically, advisories are lifted in late autumn, when water temperatures are so cool that blue green algae growth is no longer supported.

Affected Areas

Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area

Lost Lake Youth Camp/Day Use Group Use

Meadow Youth Camp/Day Use Group Use

Running Dog Youth Camp/Day Use Group Use

Blackfoot Lake Staging Area Day Use

Central Staging Area Day Use

Waskehegan Staging Area Day Use

Islet Lake Staging Area Day Use

Blackfoot Staging Area - Passenger vehicle access only

Effective: October 4, 2022 Updated: June 6, 2023

Lamont County has restricted traffic along the main access road - range road 195 - from HWY 16 south to Blackfoot Staging Area.

A 50% weight restriction has been placed on the road. This means smaller passenger vehicles are permitted, however trucks hauling horse trailers are not permitted on RGE RD 195.
County ban information can be found HERE.
The staging area will remain open for access and use but will be closed to truck and trailer access.
• The purpose of the restriction is to reduce further damage to the road
• The restriction will be in place until further notice - watch for county signage
• It is recommended that trails from Central or Waskehegan Staging Areas be used for equestrian recreation

Check trail conditions before heading out.

SEASONAL CLOSURE- This staging area is seasonally closed to ALL EQUESTRIAN use between December 1 and March 31 annually.