Toxic algae health advisory in effect for Offut Lake

On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 9:02 AM we received an Algae Advisory Notice (shown below) from Thurston County Public Health and Social Services Environmental Health Division. Here is the LINK to see that public health notice.

On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, the following article appeared online in JOLT News: Toxic algae health advisory in effect for Offut Lake and Lake Lawrence (LINK)

How to Report an Algae Bloom
Contact John Haberlin, Thurston County Public Health, 360-867-255, john.haberlin@co.thurston.wa.us

Click this LINK to see the historical record of algae reporting for Offut Lake dating back to 2011.

Here are some helpful links to learn more about Toxic Algae and to report a  bloom:

• • Toxic Algae reporting on Offut Lake since 2011 LINK

• • Washington State Toxic Algae: LINK

• • Report a Bloom: LINK (Click link, then go to page 7 for Thurston County info)

     

  • To request a sampling kit: Email: algaetoxinbottles@kingcounty.gov

• • About Toxic Algae: LINK