Swimming season is off to a great start! Before you jump in, make sure it’s safe to swim.
Swim Guide Kicks Off
Swimming season is off to a great start! Before you jump in, make sure it’s safe to swim. Check the most current water quality status on the Swim Guide, and we’ll see you on the water. Get the swim guide app today. Columbia Riverkeeper collects E. coli data and flags Columbia River beaches that are safe or unsafe for swimming on the Swim Guide.
What is E. coli?
E. coli is a naturally occurring bacteria that lives in the lower intestines of warm-blooded mammals. E. coli belongs to a group of bacteria, some of which are harmful, known as fecal coliform. E. coli is necessary for the digestion of food but its presence in rivers indicates fecal contamination. Common sources of E. coli include overflowing septic fields and sewage systems, and fecal matter from wildlife and pets.
Don’t see your favorite beach? Let Riverkeeper know. Email Lorri@columbiariverkeeper.org, and be sure to get the Swim Guide app today! Go to Swim Guide to see live results. Download the free Swim Guide app online at http://bit.ly/swimguideapp.
What’s your favorite spot to swim on the Columbia or tributaries?
Photo Contest, How to Enter: 1.) Follow Columbia Riverkeeper on Instagram (@columbiariverkeeper). 2.) Post your favorite photo of the Columbia River and use the hashtags, tag @columbiariverkeeper #LoveYourColumbia and #AmaTuColumbia
Prize: win a kayak rental for two from eNRG Kayaking in Portland.
