Big Meadow Creek: toxic algae advisories
Big Meadow Creek, El Dorado County. See all El Dorado County waters.
What the state's records say
Caution advisory, last posted Jul 16, 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 Big Meadow Creek
The state has an advisory on file for Big Meadow Creek (Caution advisory), last posted Jul 16, 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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Bridge on Tahoe Rim Trail | The state's latest record, from Aug 16, 2024, recommends no advisory. |
| ~0.8mi above Hwy 89 | Caution advisory, last posted Jul 16, 2021. No all-clear recorded. |
Advisory history
Every advisory record the state has published for Big Meadow Creek, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2024 | Bridge on Tahoe Rim Trail | None | Advisory based on visual and toxins; Updates from routine monitoring program-organization |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Bridge on Tahoe Rim Trail | None | Advisory based on visual and toxins; Updates from routine monitoring program-organization |
| Jul 11, 2024 | Bridge on Tahoe Rim Trail | None | Advisory based on visual and toxins; Updates from routine monitoring program-organization |
| Jul 16, 2021 | ~0.8mi above Hwy 89 | Caution | Advisory based on visual and toxins |
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.