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Fish advisory for Lake Combie in Nevada and Placer counties.
| Program: Fish

Information on the background of Proposition 65 and links to specific regulatory content.

| Program: Proposition 65

Frequently asked questions about domoic acid in seafood, tips on how to reduce your risk, and where to find more information

| Program: Fish

Health risk information on cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) in recreational waters.

| Program: Fish
Information about PAHs (Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) in fish and shellfish translated into Spanish.
| Program: Fish
Effective January 3, 2025, the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has added vinyl acetate to the Proposition 65 list as a carcinogen. This listing was done via the “State’s Qualified Experts” mechanism, based on the Carcinogen Identification Committee’s (CIC) determination that this chemical was clearly shown to cause cancer.
| Program: Proposition 65
Summary table of previous fisheries closures that required sampling.
| Program: Fish
Information about PAHs (Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) in fish and shellfish.
| Program: Fish

Sources and health effects of chemicals in the fish we eat.

| Program: Fish
Potential public health risks associated with eating seafood following oil spills into California waters (freshwater or marine).
| Program: Fish