Safety and the bacteriological quality of the water at the area beaches are checked frequently throughout the summer season in La Crosse County. When the concentration of fecal coliform in the water sample collected exceeds acceptable standards, the beach is posted with either a "Warning" or it is "Closed." The current status of the beaches is listed below.

   If the results are not current you can call 785-9872 for more information

• Beach Results

• Beach Results (Twice a Week)        Sample Date         Beach Counts 
      Black River Beach                                8-21-08                             55
      Goose island                                         8-21-08                           <10
      Pettibone Beach                                  8-21-08                              55
• Other Beaches (Twice a Month)
      Bluebird Springs Campground          8-18-08                          <10
      Neshonoc Lake side Campground    8-18-08                             75

    Beach Count Values     Less than 236 beach is open no warnings

                              Warning signs posted when counts are 236 to 1,000

                               Beaches are closed when counts exceed 1,000