05/24/2026
UPDATE 5/29/2026:
Wyoming DEQ has issued a Bloom Advisory for our pond and requested we post "Be on the Lookout" signage to inform the public of risks associated with the Bloom.
These signs have been posted around the pond, and the pond reopened as of this morning. Please read the information posted by Washakie County Public Health and stay safe at the pond
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Original Post:
Community Alert: Unconfirmed Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB)
We are issuing a closure notice after observing visual signs of what may be a Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) in the Golf Course Pond, also known as our local fishing pond near the Airport. The pond is closed immediately and will remain closed pending official test results. Please be advised that these observations are unconfirmed, and we are currently collecting samples for testing and awaiting official laboratory results.
Until we receive confirmation, please follow these precautions out of an abundance of caution:
Avoid Contact: Do not swim, wade, or have any other direct contact with the water in areas where you see discolored water, floating scums, or any material that looks like paint, coagulated clumps, or small grass clippings.
Protect Pets: Keep children and pets away from areas with suspected bloom activity.
Rinse Immediately: If skin contact with the suspected bloom material occurs, immediately rinse the exposed area with fresh water and soap. Seek medical attention if you or your pet experience any adverse health effects.
We are consulting with the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Washakie County Public Health. We will provide an update as soon as we have confirmed results of the algal bloom.
Please see the comments for links to helpful information from the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, and Wyoming Department of Health
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our community safe.
-City of Worland Public Works Department, Parks Division.