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JUNE 7, 2019 THE FRIDAY FLYER A-5

POA, Guild

to host free The POA

concerts requires
members
to register
kayaks and
this month other non-
motorized
watercraft.
The POA is hosting a free concert for Paddle-
boards are
the community on Saturday, June 8, at 7:30 excluded.
p.m. at the newly constructed amphithe-
ater at Holiday Harbor Park. This family-
friendly event features the energetic Top
40s cover band Siren’s Crush. Canyon Lake
resident Makayla Phillips, who appeared on PHOTO BY DONNA RITCHIE
the “America’s Got Talent” television show,
will be opening the show.
Residents are urged to arrive early as
Low beach chairs, blankets and coolers are Registrations are due for boats
seating is likely to fill up fast. High beach
chairs are not permitted in the amphitheater.

welcome. The parking lot will be used for
golf cart and boat trailer parking only.
The Canyon Lake Fine Arts Guild is also and non-motorized watercraft
sponsoring a free concert at the amphithe-
ater in June. “Margaritaville by the Lake,” Boat and golf cart decals for last year’s fiscal year ex- enter the gates without a current registration decal will be
featuring the Jimmy Buffett tribute band pired on Apr. 30. The grace period ended on June 1. Ad- subject to a citation from Community Patrol.
Stars on the Water, will be held on Saturday, ditionally, members are now required to register all-non New this year, members are required to register non-
June 29, at 8 p.m. This San Diego-based motorized watercraft, such as kayaks and canoes. Paddle- motorized watercraft. There is a one-time $5 registration
band will spend the evening playing Tro- boards are exempt. fee. The decal does not expire; however, the decal must
pRock (tropical rock and roll), fun music by Boats sitting on or above the water that do not have be returned if the watercraft is sold or the membership
Jimmy Buffett, The Beach Boys, Eagles and the POA’s 2019-2020 registration decal displayed will be expires. Unlike boats and golf carts, the POA does not
more. subject to a citation from Marine Patrol. require members to provide proof of insurance or obtain a
Golf carts driving in the community or attempting to safety inspection for non-motorized watercraft.
POA announces results of recent lake testing

Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVM- First Level: Caution
WD) and the Canyon Lake POA took water samples
from three locations on Canyon Lake on Friday, May A caution warning indicates that you can
17. swim in the water but you should avoid con-
Microcystins are toxins produced by cyanobacteria. tact with algae and keep children away from
Cyanobacteria are also known as blue-green algae and algae. Do not drink the water or use it for
are ubiquitous in surface water when conditions are fa- cooking. Do not eat shellfish. Do not allow
vorable for growth and formation of algae blooms. pets to enter the water.
According to the POA, there were no microcystins
or cyanotoxins detected at any of the three locations Second Level: Warning
sampled and lake conditions are considered normal at A warning means that you should not swim.
this time. Stay away from scum or algae, do not drink or
There are permanent yellow caution signs around use water for cooking. Do not eat shellfish.
Canyon Lake advising residents to use caution around Do not allow pets to enter the water.
all forms of algae. These signs will remain posted year-
round unless testing indicates higher levels of cyano- Third Level: Danger
bacteria, at which point signs are posted as appropriate. Stay out of the water including wading.
About Blue-Green Algae Blooms Stay away from scum or algae, do not drink or
use water for cooking. Do not eat shellfish.
As with any lake, ocean, or river, Canyon Lake’s Do not allow pets to enter the water.
aquatic ecosystem cannot be compared to a swimming Bloom conditions can change rapidly and
a pool that is treated with chemicals to ensure water wind and waves may move or concentrate the
quality. The natural lake processes occur and there bloom into different regions of the reservoir.
may be times that the water quality for recreation may The algae bloom can accumulate into mats,
pose a health risk. scum, or form foam at the surface and along
Recently, the State Department of Water Resources the shoreline, and range in color from blue,
began to test State facilities for the presence of harm- green, white, or brown.
ful algae. Prior to 2013, there was no way to test for State guidelines on cyanobacteria and
the presence of this naturally occurring algae bloom harmful algae blooms recommend the follow-
and it is likely that most reservoirs have experienced ing precautions be taken in waters impacted
this. Some general best practices guidelines regardless by blue-green algae:
of any elevated test include: • Do not let pets and livestock drink the PHOTO BY DONNA RITCHIE
• Do not drink the water and try not to get water water, swim through algae blooms,
in your mouth. scum, or mats, or lick their fur after
• Do not eat algae or aquatic plants. going in the water. Rinse pets in clean Permanent yellow caution signs are posted around Canyon Lake
• Do not let pets enter the water. They are not al- water to remove algae from fur. advising residents to use caution around all forms of algae. These signs
lowed in the water by regulation. • Avoid wading, swimming, or jet or will remain posted year-round unless testing indicates higher levels of
• Do not go swimming if you have open wounds water skiing in water containing algae cyanobacteria, at which point signs will be posted as appropriate.
or cuts. blooms, scum, or mats.
• Shower after using the lake. • Do not drink, cook, or wash dishes Be sure to alert medical professionals to the possible
Humans who drink or swim in water that contains with untreated surface water from these areas contact with blue-green algae. Also, make sure to con-
high concentrations of cyanobacteria or cyanobacterial under any circumstances. Common water puri- tact the local county public health department.
toxins may experience gastroenteritis, skin irritation fication techniques such as camping filters, tab- For more information, visit the websites of the
and allergic responses. lets, and boiling do not remove toxins. following: Canyon Lake POA, California Department
In conjunction with the State Water Board and the • Do not eat fish or shellfish from this water. of Public Health, State Water Resources Control
Department of Water Resources, three levels of adviso- Get medical treatment immediately if you think that Board, CA Office of Environmental Health Hazard
ries have been established so visitors can be informed you, a family member, friend, pet, or livestock might Assessment and the Centers for Disease Control and
about the current water condition in a particular area. have been poisoned by blue-green algae toxins. Prevention.