East Park Reservoir: toxic algae advisories
East Park Reservoir, Colusa County. See all Colusa County waters.
What the state's records say
Caution advisory, last posted Sep 1, 2021. No all-clear recorded.
Reporting is voluntary, so the state may not have recorded an end even if conditions changed. Check posted signs and the official map.
What this level asks: Algae that can make toxins may be present. Keep people, children and pets away from algae and scum, and do not let pets drink the water.
Before you go, check the state's official algae page and any signs posted at the water.
Dogs at East Park Reservoir
The state has an advisory on file for East Park Reservoir (Caution advisory), last posted Sep 1, 2021, and no all-clear recorded. Keep your dog out of the water and away from scum on the shore until the state records an end.
Satellite estimate (not an advisory)
Week ending Apr 11, 2026: about 36,000 cells/mL of cyanobacteria near the center of East Park Reservoir.
A satellite estimate from EPA CyAN for a 6.9 km² lake. It does not measure toxins and does not change the advisory status.
| Week ending | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2026 | about 36,000 cells/mL |
| Sep 27, 2025 | about 240,000 cells/mL |
| Sep 20, 2025 | about 300,000 cells/mL |
| Aug 30, 2025 | about 160,000 cells/mL |
| Jun 21, 2025 | about 250,000 cells/mL |
| Apr 19, 2025 | about 220,000 cells/mL |
| Oct 5, 2024 | about 170,000 cells/mL |
| Sep 21, 2024 | about 340,000 cells/mL |
This is a satellite estimate from the U.S. EPA's Cyanobacteria Assessment Network, not an advisory. It estimates how much cyanobacteria is in the water near the lake's center, not whether toxins are present: a high number does not mean toxins, and a low one does not mean there are none. It covers lakes of about 1 square kilometer and larger, so small ponds, dog parks and most rivers are not covered, and clouds can hide a lake for weeks. It never changes the advisory status above.
Satellite estimates: U.S. EPA Cyanobacteria Assessment Network (CyAN), from Copernicus Sentinel-3 data. Provisional, research-level estimates; EPA does not endorse this site. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
Reported spots
The state records each report at a spot, such as a beach or a boat ramp. Each spot's latest deciding record:
| Spot | Status |
|---|---|
| Coyote Cove Campground | Reports on file, with no advisory level the state has classified. |
| near dam and Little Stony Creek Inlet. | Caution advisory, last posted Sep 1, 2021. No all-clear recorded. |
Advisory history
Every advisory record the state has published for East Park Reservoir, newest first. "None" is the state's record that no advisory was recommended on that date. "NA" records do not change a status.
| Date | Spot | State's level | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2025 | Coyote Cove Campground | NA - refer to Report Details | Visual monitoring only-absent bloom |
| Jun 30, 2025 | Coyote Cove Campground | NA - refer to Report Details | Under investigation |
| Sep 1, 2021 | near dam and Little Stony Creek Inlet. | Caution | visual monitoring based advisory |
Source
Advisory data: California State Water Resources Control Board, Freshwater Harmful Algal Bloom Program, via data.ca.gov (public domain). Advisories are recommendations; reporting is voluntary and incomplete. The state's data. An advisory ends only when the state records a later "None" (no advisory recommended) at the same spot, or an end date. A blank end date is unknown.