Lake Superior is truly the greatest of the Great Lakes, especially where water quality is concerned. And some Park Point beaches have even earned the title "Superstar Beach" for their cleanliness.
But sometimes, as Cindy Hakala from the Minnesota Department of Health advises, the bacteria count in the water at a beach goes up .... and that's partly because its cause rolls down hill.
You can find information on bacteria advisories, and a host of other useful information about Park Point beacheshere.
You can find information on a variety of beaches around the state, including Lake Superior, and sign up for water-quality alertshere.
You can find out why the Youth Allies at Animal Allies Humane Society are urging you to pick up after your doghere.