Presque Isle State Park officials have banned swimming at Beach 11 for a second straight day due to consistently high levels of E. coli in the water. The restriction, extended July 16, comes just less ...

Several factors contribute to high E. coli levels at Beach 11, including shallow water, limited circulation, boat traffic, and geese. Park officials plan to address the geese issue and dredge the ...

E. coli levels exceeded the 30-day average, posing health risks, especially to children and those with weakened immune systems. Shallow, stagnant water, boat activity, and vegetation at Beach 11 ...