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Water Quality Alerts

7/5/24

The results are in: Water samples taken Tuesday at Chippewa Lake revealed the presence of toxins from Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs). However, the levels were low. Still, the park district was proactive in treating the lake Wednesday with a copper sulfate-based product. We’ll continue to monitor water quality throughout the boating season. We hope visitors to all of our parks continue to enjoy a fun, safe holiday weekend.

7/3/24

During boating season, the park district monitors Chippewa Lake for harmful algal blooms using satellite data provided by the EPA, conducts visual inspections of the water, and tests the lake with a handheld instrument to detect algae.

On Tuesday, July 2, the park district detected some areas on Chippewa Lake experiencing algal blooms. Out of an abundance of caution, the park district applied a copper-based, U.S. EPA-approved product today (Wednesday, July 3) to combat the suspected harmful algal bloom.

Boating and lake activities will be maintained, but lake users are advised to avoid direct contact with the water in areas that have the appearance of pea soup or spilled paint. Also, given the wind conditions, we recommend avoiding village beaches today (Wednesday, July 3).

Water samples were collected on Tuesday, July 2 and taken to a lab to determine whether toxins are present. However, due to the Fourth of July holiday, lab results won’t be available before the holiday.

Chippewa Lake Ski Team Practices

The Chippewa Lake Ski Team season begins in May with team members having weekly instruction and skill development at the Chippewa Lake Village beach dock on Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. until sunset and Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. until Noon. To learn more, visit www.chippewaskiteam.com. 

Chippewa Yacht Club (CYC) Sailboat Races

Every Sunday: May 26 through September 1

Holidays: Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day
11 a.m. to approximately 2 p.m.

Every Sunday: September 8 through October 6
1 p.m. to approximately 4 p.m.

Beginning at approximately 11 a.m., the CYC Race Committee pontoon boat will set red and yellow buoys marking the race course. The race course and the location of each mark is dependent on wind conditions. The first race begins at noon, and the second race follows. Each race takes approximately 45 minutes depending on wind conditions. To learn more, visit https://www.chippewasailing.org/. 

Public Programs

Medina County Park District (MCPD) Programs 

https://reservations.medinacountyparks.com/programs/