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Department of Health and Welfare - By the Numbers
News Updates
Health advisory issued for Cottonwood Park, Crane Creek Reservoir, and Hordemann Pond
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing health advisories for three bodies of water after harmful algal blooms were identified, urging caution when recreating in or near the water.
- The Cottonwood Creek Boat Ramp and adjacent...
Health advisory issued for Brownlee and Hells Canyon reservoirs
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for Brownlee and Hells Canyon reservoirs, urging caution when recreating in or near the water.
DHW works closely with Southwest District Health (SWDH) and the Idaho...
Health advisory issued for Winchester Lake in Lewis County
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), in coordination with the Nez Perce Tribe Water Resources Division, is issuing a health advisory for Winchester Lake, urging caution when recreating in or near the water. Winchester Lake is near U...