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Staff reports irrigation repairs and a growing algae bloom at Wawawai

Whitman County Parks & Recreation Board · August 6, 2026
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Summary

Park staff told the board that Wawawai is undergoing multiple large irrigation repairs and that an algae bloom is building; Public Health has left the pond open for water use at this time.

Staff reported that Wawawai is dealing with multiple large irrigation repairs and that an algae bloom is building in the pond. The minutes note that Public Health has indicated the pond is currently open for water use, though staff flagged the bloom as an item to monitor.

Board members did not record a vote or specific mitigation budget at this meeting. The update was presented as operational information and the board did not take formal action during the Aug. 6 meeting.