NEW! Now Accepting eCheck/ACH Payments Online
For your convenience, all Resource Management Agency (RMA) Divisions now accept eCheck/ACH payments online! This new payment option allows customers to pay directly from their bank account and take advantage of a lower processing fee. Credit and debit card payments continue to be accepted and are subject to a
Ocean Water Quality Monitoring Report
09/10/2026 VENTURA, California – Ocean water quality results for samples collected this week indicate ocean water quality at the following Ventura County beach sampling location failed to meet State standards for bacteria: Warning signs are currently posted and contact with ocean water should be avoided for a minimum of 50
Ocean Water Quality Monitoring Report: Potential Storm Water Runoff Contamination
VENTURA, California – As part of the Ventura County Ocean Water Quality Monitoring Program, theEnvironmental Health Division (Division) is providing the following precautionary information to thepublic. Rainfall that is significant enough to result in runoff can flow into storm drains, channels, creeks,and rivers that empty onto the beaches of Ventura
Three Additional Birds Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Ventura County
08/26/2026 VENTURA, California – The Ventura County Environmental Health Division (Division) received confirmation from the California Department of Public Health that a bird collected in the city of Camarillo on August 1, 2026, and two birds collected in the city of Ventura on August 3, 2026, tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). All mosquito breeding sources in the area
Stay Informed on Current Beach Advisories in Ventura County
Before you head to the beach, check the latest ocean water quality conditions with the VC Safe Beaches app. Developed by the Ventura County Environmental Health Division, VC Safe Beaches provides quick and easy access to the latest ocean water quality testing results for beaches throughout Ventura County. Search beaches
Cyclosporiasis: What Ventura County Residents Should Know
7/27/2026 The Ventura County Environmental Health Division, in partnership with Ventura County Public Health, continues to monitor information related to cyclosporiasis and help keep our community informed. At this time, Ventura County Public Health confirms there are no known local outbreaks or unusual number of cases of Cyclosporiasis in Ventura
West Nile Virus and Mosquito Season: What Ventura County Residents Need to Know
07/22/2026 Peak mosquito season is underway in Ventura County, and residents are encouraged to take steps to prevent mosquito breeding and protect themselves from mosquito bites. West Nile Virus Activity in Ventura County West Nile Virus (WNV) is established in Ventura County, and recent surveillance by the Ventura County Environmental
Third Local Bird Tests Positive for West Nile Virus in Ventura County
07/16/2026 VENTURA, California – The Ventura County Environmental Health Division (Division) received confirmation from the California Department of Public Health that a bird collected on July 2nd, 2026, from the city of Thousand Oaks, tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). WNV is established in Ventura County and additional WNV
Mosquito Sample Tests Positive for West Nile Virus in Ventura County
07/08/2026 VENTURA, California – The Ventura County Environmental Health Division (Division) received confirmation from the California Department of Public Health that mosquitoes collected from the City of Fillmore on June 17th, 2026, tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). WNV is established in Ventura County and additional WNV positives are
Recall Alert: Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula Recall
6/17/2026 The Ventura County Environmental Health Division (EHD) is alerting retailers and the public about a recall of Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula due to a potential link to cases of infant botulism. EHD has notified local retailers that may carry this product and instructed retailers to not
Second Local Bird Tests Positive for West Nile Virus in Ventura County
06/10/2026 VENTURA, California – The Ventura County Environmental Health Division (Division) has received confirmation from the California Department of Public Health that a bird collected in the City of Ventura on May 28, 2026, has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This is the second WNV-positive bird identified in
Annual Mussel Quarantine Begins May 1, 2026
05/06/2026 VENTURA, California – The Ventura County Environmental Health Division (Division) in coordination with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is issuing a warning that the annual quarantine of mussels taken for human consumption by recreational sport harvesters from the ocean shore of California is effective beginning May 1, 2026.