Check recreational waterbodies for health concerns before heading out.
Use this map to find where to catch your favorite fish species, fishing forecasts, and more.
Learn proper waste disposal methods while recreating in different environments.
A HAB or cyanobloom is the term for the explosive growth of certain species of photosynthetic cyanobacteria that are known to release toxins in the water.
A harmful algal bloom is a phytoplankton containing toxic cyanobacteria. Often referred to as HABs, cyanobacteria occur when the concentration of nutrients, temperature, and turbulence in a body of water is just right to promote algal growth.
Escherichia coli bacteria is found in the digestive tracts of certain warm-blooded animals. The presence of E. coli in bodies of water indicates the water has been polluted by feces. It can cause serious illnesses, and may be fatal in small children and the elderly.
Lakes and ponds can become contaminated with coliform bacteria, including E. coli, resulting in water that is unsafe to recreate in.
Aquatic invasive species are non-native species that threaten the diversity or abundance of native species due to their rapid population growth. Invasive species can cause illnesses in animals and humans, reduce fish populations, and increase operating costs of drinking water plants, among other impacts. Learn more about what you can do to prevent the spread below.
Quagga and Zebra mussels have been found in water bodies throughout the United States, including Utah. These mussels threaten native species, clog pipes, and ruin equipment. Preventing the spread of invasive species is easier and more cost effective than ...
A fishery is a geographic area that is used for commercial or recreational fishing. Water quality indicators like temperature and dissolved oxygen affect the species of fish that can live in bodies of water.
Pollutants such as heavy metals, PFCs, microplastics, and pharmaceuticals can accumulate in the tissues and organs of fish exposing humans through consumption of contaminated fish. Additionally, these pollutants can affect the growth of fish, placing fish...
