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Harmful algae bloom alert expands to most of Willamette River through Portland: The bloom carrying blue-green cyanobacteria — a perennial summer problem — can ...
oregonlive.com/environment/2025/08/harmful-algae-blooms-again-in-willamette-river-lagoon.html
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Great Lakes Commission calls for stepped-up action on algal blooms, water workforce shortage
cleveland.com/news/2026/10/great-lakes-commission-calls-for-stepped-up-action-on-algal-blooms-water-workforce-shortage.html
‘This is wild’: Worst algae bloom in a decade reaches Willamette River: The “megabloom” started in Ross Island lagoon and may be a sign of more trouble ahead.
oregonlive.com/environment/2026/08/this-is-wild-worst-algae-bloom-in-a-decade-reaches-willamette-river.html

Portlanders are kayaking to a controversial island this month to eat invasive blackberries and make a stateme
oregonlive.com/environment/2026/07/portlanders-are-kayaking-to-a-controversial-island-next-month-to-eat-invasive-blackberries-and-make-a-statement.html

Scientists spent 10 years solving Portland algal bloom crisis — here’s why it still might not get fixed
oregonlive.com/environment/2026/06/scientists-spent-10-years-solving-portland-algal-bloom-crisis-heres-why-it-still-might-not-get-fixed.html

Investors unveil details for barging Superfund sediment to Ross Island lagoon: Investor website includes details on financing, a projected timeline and a push ...
oregonlive.com/environment/2026/06/investors-unveil-details-for-barging-superfund-sediment-to-ross-island-lagoon.html

Portland’s ‘Jurassic Park,’ the island no one is allowed to visit: We take you on a rare journey to Ross Island, on water and land, guided by the Portlanders who ...
oregonlive.com/environment/2026/05/portlands-jurassic-park-the-island-no-one-is-allowed-to-visit.html

A brief history of Ross Island: From an Indigenous gathering place and pioneer dairy farm to a center of recreation and heavy industry ...
oregonlive.com/environment/2026/05/a-brief-history-of-ross-island.html

Don’t swim in the Willamette River today. The Big Pipe is full: Put down the swim cap and back away from the dock.
oregonlive.com/weather/2025/12/dont-swim-in-the-willamette-river-todaythe-big-pipe-is-full.html

It’s safe to swim in the Willamette again after toxic algal bloom: But health officials said another harmful bloom could develop and recommended staying vigilant ...
oregonlive.com/environment/2025/08/its-safe-to-swim-in-the-willamette-again-after-toxic-algal-bloom.html
Katrina Williams: ‘It’s an exciting time to be a female athlete’ : Bermuda will be among the teams battling for honours in the inaugural New York Yacht Club ...
royalgazette.com/sailing/sport/article/20250726/katrina-williams-its-an-exciting-time-to-be-a-female-athlete/
Danger advisory issued for Vancouver Lake: Clark County Public Health issued a danger advisory for Vancouver Lake on Wednesday, warning of widespread ...
columbian.com/news/2025/jul/23/danger-advisory-issued-for-vancouver-lake/

Ross Island lagoon, source of Willamette River toxic blooms, must be monitored, state says
oregonlive.com/environment/2024/11/ross-island-lagoon-source-of-willamette-river-toxic-blooms-must-be-monitored-state-says.html

Paid articlePaywallRainstorms in Portland prompt rare overflow of diluted sewage: This is the fourth overflow of the year.
oregonlive.com/weather/2023/12/rainstorms-in-portland-prompt-rare-overflow-of-diluted-sewage.html

Mystery of the slime on Willamette River near Portland solved: Long, squiggly bands of green slime coated parts of the Willamette River near Portland on Monday ...
oregonlive.com/environment/2023/10/mysterious-slime-coats-parts-of-willamette-river-near-portland.html

River Turns Bright Green as Toxic Algae Spread for Miles: Portland residents could be at risk of a rash or vomiting if they ingest or touch the algae ...
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Willamette River toxic algae bloom grows near downtown Portland; swimming discouraged
oregonlive.com/portland/2023/08/willamette-river-toxic-algae-bloom-grows-near-downtown-portland-swimming-discouraged.html

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