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Recreation
Whitewater rafting

Oregon is known for attracting people to a wide variety of recreational opportunities. Whether its swimming, surfing, fishing or some other outdoor play, you’ll want to be aware of any current health alerts and advisories. These advisories range from beach bacteria to harmful algae blooms to fishing alerts, as well as rules and information related to pool and lodging.

 

Beach Water Quality
Oregon's Beach Monitoring Program helps protect people who play in the coastal waters. The program does regular water testing to look for high levels of bacteria and lets visitors know when there is a health concern.
Check current beach conditions
Fish and Shellfish Consumption
Seafood and Fish are good for your heart and brain. Fish consumption guidelines are designed to help you gain these health benefits while protecting you and your family from contaminants found in fish.
Healthy Fish Guide (pdf)
Coma Pescado - Sea Inteligente - Elija Sabiamente (pdf)
Harmful Algae Blooms
Working to gain a better understanding about the occurrence of toxic algae blooms in Oregon, and advising the public when a bloom has been detected.
Current algae bloom advisories in Oregon
Archived algae bloom advisories
Public Pool and Tourist Facilities
Protecting the health and safety of the public by establishing operational and regulatory standards for the food service, pools and spas, and tourist accommodations industrie.
Pools and tourist facilities rules and regulations