Grand Marais Downtown Beach advisory has been removed
Jun 12, 2024 09:17AM ● By Content Editor
Photo: Laura Durenberger-Grunow
From the Minnesota Department of Health - June 12, 2024
The Water Contact Not Recommended advisory placed at Grand Marais Downtown Beach (located along Bear Tree Park and the Lake Superior Trading Post) on 6/4/2024 has been removed. Fecal indicator bacteria levels and averages have returned to acceptable levels.
The Minnesota Department of Health offers these healthy swimming tips:
- Don't swallow the water
- Shower before and after swimming
- Stay out of the water if you have diarrhea
- Avoid swimming after a rain event or if you see blue-green algae
If anyone becomes ill after contact with beach water, contact the Minnesota Department of Health at 1-877-366-3455.
For more information, visit the Minnesota Lake Superior Beach Monitoring website at http://www.MNBeaches.org.
From the Minnesota Department of Health - June 12, 2024
The Water Contact Not Recommended advisory placed at Grand Marais Downtown Beach (located along Bear Tree Park and the Lake Superior Trading Post) on 6/4/2024 has been removed. Fecal indicator bacteria levels and averages have returned to acceptable levels.
The Minnesota Department of Health offers these healthy swimming tips:
- Don't swallow the water
- Shower before and after swimming
- Stay out of the water if you have diarrhea
- Avoid swimming after a rain event or if you see blue-green algae
If anyone becomes ill after contact with beach water, contact the Minnesota Department of Health at 1-877-366-3455.
For more information, visit the Minnesota Lake Superior Beach Monitoring website at http://www.MNBeaches.org.
