Skyline Ponds: toxic algae advisories
Skyline Ponds, Tulare County. See all Tulare County waters.
What the state's records say
The state recorded an end date of Dec 28, 2022.
Last advisory on file: Aug 11, 2022.
That reflects what the state knew on that date. It is not a finding that the water is safe now: blooms can return within days, and many are never reported.
Before you go, check the state's official algae page and any signs posted at the water.
Dogs at Skyline Ponds
The state recorded an end date of Dec 28, 2022. For Skyline Ponds, that is not the same as an all-clear for today. Look at the water before your dog goes in: keep it out of green, blue-green or scummy water and away from mats on the shore.
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 |
|---|---|
| Case Mountain BLM Trailhead at the end of Skyline Drive. | The state recorded an end date of Dec 28, 2022. |
Advisory history
Every advisory record the state has published for Skyline Ponds, 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 11, 2022 | Case Mountain BLM Trailhead at the end of Skyline Drive. | General awareness | End date recorded: Dec 28, 2022. Floating/planktonic bloom observed; Suspected illness reported |
| Aug 11, 2022 | Case Mountain BLM Trailhead at the end of Skyline Drive. | Warning | Floating/planktonic bloom observed; Suspected illness reported |
| Jul 8, 2022 | Case Mountain BLM Trailhead at the end of Skyline Drive. | Algal mat alert sign | Suspected illness reported |
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.