Avoid swimming at Washoe Lake State Park south of Reno until further notice – toxic algae has been spotted there. Scientists sampling surface waters there have identified a potential harmful ...

Scientists sampling surface waters at Washoe Lake State Park have identified a potential harmful algal bloom along the shoreline of the lake, according to a release from the state parks department.

The Washoe Tribe is part of the League to Save Lake Tahoe’s network of volunteer cleanup groups, called Tahoe Blue Crews. Movius handed out clipboards, gloves and long trash pickers to the group.

WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Scientists sampling surface waters at Washoe Lake State Park have identified a potential Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) along the shoreline of the lake, Nevada ...

Washoe Lake State Park has also been listed on USA Today's 10 Best List for the greater Lake Tahoe basin. ... Adjacent to the mansion is a public swimming pool to cool off during hot summers, ...