A cyanobacteria health alert has been issued for Lake Walcott. According to the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ), cyanobacteria harmful algal blooms (HABs) pose a high risk to the health of pets and livestock and can cause illness in humans, especially small children. Animals that ingest cyanobacteria from the water are especially at risk. Blooms can look like mats, surface scum, spilled paint, or foam and have a foul odor. When in doubt, stay out. Learn more from IDEQ.
Visit Us
Visitors are welcome at Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge year-round and the refuge provides good opportunities to view wildlife. Birdwatching, hiking, fishing, and hunting are some of the recreational opportunities you can enjoy on the refuge. Additional activities are available at Lake Wolcott State Park including a campground and disc golf course.
Location and Contact Information
About Us
The refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The US Bureau of Reclamation operates the dam and power plant and controls the water levels in the reservoir. The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation manages Lake Walcott State Park, a 30 acre fee area park near the dam that offers campgrounds, picnic areas, a disc golf course, cabins, and a boat ramp.
