Friends of Green Lake meets every other month (January, March, May, July, September and November) on the 4th Tuesday of the month. Meetings are in person and virtual. Sign up for our newsletter to receive meeting announcements and agendas.
FOGL COMMUNITY MEETING
Green Lake Toxic Algae Monitoring and Advisory Program
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
7:00 PM – 8:45 PM
At the Orangutan Academy (434 NE Ravenna Boulevard, 98115)
or Virtual (password: chessape)
Join us for an overview of how the Friends of Green Lake, the City of Seattle and King County collaborate to monitor and provide guidance on the environmental health of Green Lake for both recreational use and wildlife conservation.
- Rob Zisette (FOGL)
What are the toxic algae growth patterns in Green Lake and how are they managed? - Rachael Gravon (King County Department of Natural Resources)
How do we sample and analyze toxic algae? - Jun Naotsuka (Seattle King County Public Health)
How do we determine if water contact recreation should be avoided due to toxic algae? - Adam Baily (Seattle Parks and Recreation)
How do we notify lake users about toxic algae threats? - Rob Zisette (FOGL)
How can we improve the monitoring and advisory program and water quality management to protect health and keep the beaches open?
