Panhandle Health District (PHD) in collaboration with the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare (IDHW) and Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) have issued a public health advisory for the upper end of Hayden Lake in the vicinity of Sportsman’s Park and the bay north of Sportsman’s Park point on the northern arm of the Lake (see map of advisory area).
The Hayden Lake Watershed Improvement District will be accepting proposals on August 22, 2025, for
Join the Hayden Lake Watershed Improvement District for important presentations from the Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) and Kootenai County (KC). Learn about invasive and noxious species that threaten our Hayden Lake Watershed. Don’t miss this chance to stay informed!
Hayden Lake, ID, May – The Hayden Lake Watershed Improvement District (HLWID) announces the installation
The Idaho Panhandle National Forests has closed the Hayden Creek shooting pit on Forest Service Road 437 and adjacent areas until Oct. 27.
The Idaho Recreational Water Health Advisories map indicates that the Cyanobacteria-related health advisory is still in effect on Hayden Lake’s North Arm. Continue to safeguard your family – especially small children and pets – stay away from questionable water!
Panhandle Health District (PHD) issued a Health Advisory on 7/26 for Hayden Lake’s North Arm due to a Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)-identified Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB).
July 28 Update: ISDA has tested the treated areas of Hayden Lake and found no herbicide residue. Use restrictions have been lifted. As of 7/27/24, you may draw water from the lake for ornamental plant irrigation.
The Hayden Lake Watershed Improvement District is tabling at the Wooden Boat Show at Hayden Marina on Sunday 6/29. The show runs 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
