BIPOC Steering Committee - Seeking Committee and Intern Applicants

07/11/2023 4:40 PM

7/11 Beach update

🔴Lake Altoona Beach - CLOSED, 🟡Lake Eau Claire Beach - WATER QUALITY ADVISORY, 🟢Big Falls and Riverview Beaches- REOPENED

07/11/2023 3:36 PM

7/6 Beach Update

🔴Lake Altoona Beach is CLOSED. 🟡Lake Eau Claire, Big Falls and Riverview Beaches have a WATER QUALITY ADVISORY.

07/06/2023 2:39 PM

🟡WATER QUALITY ADVISORY at Lake Altoona and Lake Eau Claire Beaches

There may be harmful algae present at the beach. Conditions can change quickly. Don’t swim, touch or swallow the water near the algae. Also avoid boating and fishing near the area. We are continuing to monitor the algae blooms.

07/05/2023 3:30 PM

🟡Lake Altoona beach has changed to a water quality advisory

🟡Lake Altoona beach has changed to a water quality advisory, as algae toxins levels have lowered from very high to moderate. We still recommend that people and pets stay out of the water- do not swim, boat, touch, or swallow water near an algae bloom.

07/01/2023 11:51 AM

Eau Claire Transit App to be Discontinued

06/30/2023 11:12 AM

July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza!

06/30/2023 10:32 AM

🟢Half Moon Beach is reopened today. 🔴Lake Altoona Beach is now closed due to a harmful algae bloom.

06/27/2023 12:15 PM

🔴 Half Moon Beach remains closed over weekend, Lake Altoona Beach water quality advisory

🔴 Half Moon Beach will remain closed over the weekend due to unsafe bacteria levels. 🟡 Lake Altoona Beach has changed to a water quality advisory due to a harmful algae bloom. ➡️ An update will be available Tuesday. To view current beach status, visit beaches.echealthdepartment.org.

06/23/2023 10:55 AM

Half Moon Beach, Lake Altoona Beach closed due to unsafe bacteria levels

🔴 UPDATE: Half Moon Beach is closed due to unsafe bacteria levels. Lake Altoona Beach remains closed due to unsafe bacteria levels. Check back tomorrow for an update. ➡️ To get email notifications and view current beach status, visit beaches.echealthdepartment.org.

06/22/2023 10:00 AM

UPDATE: Lake Altoona Beach remains closed due to unsafe bacteria levels

Check back tomorrow for updates. To get email notifications and view current beach status, visit beaches.echealthdepartment.org.

06/21/2023 10:45 AM

🔴 Lake Altoona Beach closed due to unsafe bacteria levels

🔴 Lake Altoona Beach is closed due to unsafe bacteria levels. Check back tomorrow for updates. ➡️ Curious about the difference between a water quality advisory and a beach closure? Read more, get email notifications, or view current beach status at beaches.echealthdepartment.org.

06/20/2023 11:30 AM

Health Department needs your help finding a dog

We need your help to find a dog that bit a woman on Friday, June 16 at around 7 p.m. The bite occurred in the Walmart parking lot in Eau Claire. The dog was described to be a brown pit bull type breed. The dog was in the back seat of a car with the window rolled down.

06/19/2023 4:10 PM

🟡 Water quality advisory posted at Lake Altoona Beach

A harmful algae bloom has been noted at Lake Altoona Beach. It can be especially harmful to children and pets! Don’t swim in, touch, or swallow the water near the algae. We are continuing to monitor the algae bloom. For current status of beaches, visit beaches.echealthdepartment.org.

06/19/2023 2:55 PM

NEWS RELEASE 📰: Harm reduction vending machine will dispense free tools to help prevent overdose deaths

In a new approach to distribute life-saving harm reduction tools, the Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office and the Eau Claire City-County Health Department have partnered to install a vending machine in Eau Claire that will dispense Narcan and fentanyl test strips to community members for free.

06/15/2023 1:30 PM

Dog Bite

We need your help to find a dog🐕 that bit a woman on Wednesday, May 31st, 2023, at approximately 9:00 p.m. The bite occurred on the 3500 block of Seymour Road, north of the Bluff Crest Mobile Home Court. The dog was described as a medium sized dog, stocky build, and black or dark brown in color.

06/02/2023 3:44 PM

🟢 Lake Altoona Beach reopens

All beaches are open. Even though beaches are open, know there is always a risk of bacteria. To get email notifications or check the current beach status, visit beaches.echealthdepartment.org.

05/24/2023 8:45 AM

2022 Water Quality Report Now Available

05/23/2023 3:34 PM

🔴Lake Altoona Beach Closed

Lake Altoona Beach is closed due to unsafe bacteria levels. An update will be sent tomorrow. To get email notifications and view current beach status, visit beaches.echealthdepartment.org.

05/23/2023 11:06 AM

NEWS RELEASE: Health Department to begin beach water quality testing Monday

On Monday, May 22, the Health Department will kick off its yearly beach monitoring program, which starts in late May and ends around Labor Day.

05/19/2023 10:30 AM