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Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in New York State Web Archive

Collected by: Cornell University Library

Archived since: Jan, 2020

Description:

In recent years, citizens of New York who are living on or around freshwater lakes have learned first-hand how inconvenient and at times dangerous harmful algal blooms (HABs) can be. Many have become involved in citizen science efforts, gathering water samples that can be analyzed for the presence of HABs. Meanwhile, local news sources, NGOs, and government organizations have undertaken efforts to educate the public about the risks of exposure to HABs, and some have shared strategies for reducing the potency and frequency of HABs in their communities. To capture this moment in time, Cornell University Library is preserving and making accessible selected websites identified as being reflective of how citizens are responding to the risk of HABs as well as how scientific information is being shared.

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URL: http://ccetompkins.org/environment/water-conservation-quality/harmful-algal-blooms-habs/

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Title: Blue-Green Algae (Cyanobacteria): Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)

URL: http://tompkinscountyny.gov/health/eh/water/algae/

Description: Tompkins County government webpage displaying the HABs status of beaches and waterways, as well as public awareness information on identifying, avoiding, and reporting HABs in Tompkins County and in across New York State.

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Subject:   Algal blooms -- Monitoring Cyanobacterial blooms -- Monitoring Water -- Pollution -- Health aspects Water quality -- Environmental aspects

Title: Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring - Community Science Institute

URL: http://www.communityscience.org/volunteer/harmful-algal-bloom-monitoring/

Description: "A collaborative program that brings together NGO’s, agencies, and community members with the shared mission of collecting actionable data on cyanobacteria blooms, protecting public health, and relaying bloom information and testing results as quickly and efficiently as possible." - from website, 2020.01.27

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Subject:   Algal blooms -- Monitoring Cyanobacterial blooms -- Monitoring Cyanobacterial toxins -- Monitoring Water quality management -- Citizen participation Environmental health -- Citizen participation Cayuga Lake Water Quality Consortium

Title: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) - NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

URL: http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/77118.html

Description: "Because it is hard to tell a HAB from non-harmful algal blooms, it is best to avoid swimming, boating, otherwise recreating in, or drinking water with a bloom. Keep reading to learn what to do if you spot a bloom. Click on the links below for more detailed information." - from website, 2020.01.31

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Subject:   Algal blooms Cyanobacterial blooms Environmental health Water quality -- Health aspects

URL: http://www.ongov.net/health/env/blue-green-algae.html

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Title: Blue Green Algae Drinking Water Information

URL: http://www.villageofskaneateles.com/blue-green-algae-updates.html

Description: "The health of Skaneateles Lake is critical for maintaining a healthy and vibrant community. All of us who live within the Skaneateles Lake watershed and nearby areas are ultimately responsible for how well the lake survives. With the appearance of harmful blue-green algae blooms within Skaneateles Lake, the Village is taking our responsibility for protecting this critical recourse seriously by investigating immediate, short and long-term measures that address our impact on the Lake." - from website, 2020.02.03

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Subject:   Algal blooms -- Monitoring Cyanobacterial blooms -- Monitoring Nutrient pollution of water Drinking water -- Contamination Drinking water -- Analysis Environmental health

URL: https://fingerlakes1.com/2018/10/15/large-dairy-farms-herded-through-permitting-loophole-as-toxic-algae-blooms-threaten-local-waters/

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Title: Tracking Harmful Algal Blooms: are they here to stay? - ithacavoice.com

URL: https://ithacavoice.com/2019/07/tracking-harmful-algal-blooms-are-they-here-to-stay/

Description: News article on HABs in Cayuga Lake: "ITHACA, N.Y. — Conditions have been right for Harmful Algal Blooms so far this summer, as blooms have begun popping up again on Cayuga Lake. But, as this has become a regular summer issue, the community has stepped up to closely monitor the blooms and report findings. About 80 volunteers called "HABs Harriers" patrol stretches of Cayuga Lake and send samples of any suspected bloom for local testing. Three local environmental nonprofit organizations are leading efforts to monitor the blooms — the Community Science Institute, the Cayuga Lake Watershed Network and Discover Cayuga Lake." - article posted on website on 2019.07.23

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Subject:   Algal blooms -- Monitoring Cyanobacterial blooms -- Monitoring Water quality management -- Citizen participation Water -- Pollution -- Health aspects Cyanobacterial toxins -- Analysis

Title: Celebrating and Preserving Our Lakes and Rivers

URL: https://mitrano2020.com/newsletter/2019/07/celebrating-and-preserving-our-lakes-and-rivers/

Description: "From Lake Erie to the Finger Lakes, water connects and sustains our district. But our changing climate and extreme weather has put the lakes and waterways that feed our tourism industry at risk." - from website, 2020.01.31. Article on campaign website about HABs, posted on website 2019.07.03

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Subject:   Algal blooms Cyanobacterial blooms Cyanobacterial blooms -- Monitoring Water -- Pollution -- Economic aspects Nutrient pollution of water Climatic changes

Title: Harmful Algal Blooms: New York State Takes Action in 2018! - New York State Parks Blog

URL: https://nystateparks.blog/2018/05/22/harmful-algal-blooms-new-york-state-takes-action-in-2018/

Description: "There has been a lot of activity in New York State this spring regarding Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)! In an effort to raise awareness regarding HABS, Governor Cuomo called together four HAB Summit Meetings across the State (February 27 in New Paltz, March 6 at SUNY ESF, March 20 in Ticonderoga, and March 26 in Rochester). Leading experts from the Department of Health (DOH), Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Department of Agriculture and Markets (DAM) and other state and national experts convened to discuss and address the causes of algal blooms in 12 priority waterbodies across the state. The meetings were the first step in the development of action plans to address HAB occurrences in each waterbody." - blog post, posted on website 2018.05.22

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Subject:   Algal blooms Algal blooms -- Control Cyanobacterial blooms Cyanobacterial blooms -- Control Water -- Pollution -- Government policy Environmental health -- Government policy

Title: ShoreLine Bloom Monitoring for CyanoBacteria HABS

URL: https://senecalake.org/Blooms/

Description: "Over the past five years, Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association, the Finger Lakes Institute (FLI) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) have been working together to raise awareness, collect bloom samples, analyze blooms samples and notify the public of harmful cyanobacteria bloom locations on Seneca Lake. " - from website, 2020.02.03

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Subject:   Algal blooms -- Monitoring -- Citizen participation Cyanobacterial blooms -- Monitoring -- Citizen participation Cyanobacterial toxins -- Analysis Water -- Pollution -- Measurement

Title: Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Info

URL: https://skaneateleslake.org/hab/

Description: "Know it, AVOID it, Report it! Because it is hard to tell a HAB from non-harmful algal blooms, it is best to avoid swimming, boating, otherwise recreating in, or drinking water with a bloom. Keep reading to learn what to do if you spot a bloom. Click on the links below for more detailed information." - from website, 2020.01.31

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Subject:   Algal blooms Cyanobacterial blooms Water -- Pollution -- Health aspects Environmental health

URL: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d9b3a6b6583e74bc68b6dcb/t/5d9b872e6a496958d5526b46/1570473774785/2019_habs.pdf

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URL: https://wri.cals.cornell.edu/research-topics/harmful-algal-blooms/

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Title: Harmful Algal Blooms - A Toxic Hazard in the Adirondacks

URL: https://www.adirondack.net/invasives-harmful-plants/harmful-algal-blooms/

Description: "Algae are an essential part of aquatic ecosystems - both freshwater and marine. These organisms can range in size from single-celled to mulitcellular. Although they usually contain chlorophyll and undergo photosynthesis, unlike true plants, algae lack stems, roots, and leaves. Most of the time, algae are completely harmless, and their presence in a body of water is a sign that the ecosystem is healthy. They are low on the food web, which makes them an important source of nutrients for small aquatic organisms. However, some types of algae can grow fast and spread across the water. While not all of these algal blooms are dangerous, some are known as harmful algal blooms (HABs), and these should be avoided and reported immediately." - from website, 2020.01.31. Information for visitors to the Adirondack region.

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Subject:   Algal blooms Cyanobacterial blooms Environmental health

Title: Harmful Algae Blooms in Context - adirondackalmanack.com

URL: https://www.adirondackalmanack.com/2019/07/harmful-algae-blooms-in-context.html

Description: News article on HABs and their increased occurrence in New York state. Article posted on website, 2019.07.31

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Subject:   Algal blooms Cyanobacterial blooms Cyanobacterial blooms -- Environmental aspects Cyanobacterial toxins Nutrient pollution of water

Title: Study: Algae blooms threaten drinking water, recreation - adirondackdailyenterprise.com

URL: https://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/news/local-news/2019/08/study-algae-blooms-threaten-drinking-water-recreation/

Description: News article reporting on a report from the EWG on levels of toxic algae in drinking water. Article posted on website, 2019.08.08.

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Subject:   Environmental Working Group (Washington, D.C.) Algal blooms Cyanobacterial blooms Cyanobacterial toxins Drinking water -- Contamination Water -- Pollution -- Health aspects Climatic changes

Title: Harmful Algal Blooms - Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association

URL: https://www.canandaigualakeassoc.org/science-education/blue-green-algae-2/

Description: Information on HABs, and on the CLWA Shoreline Monitoring Program: "To help us increase our understanding of the cyanobacteria dynamics in Canandaigua Lake, in 2018 CLWA launched a Volunteer Shoreline HABs Monitoring Program. Volunteers work closely with watershed staff to help monitor the lake’s condition and provide more “eyes on the lake”. " - from website, 2020.01.27

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Subject:   Algal blooms -- Monitoring Cyanobacterial blooms -- Monitoring Nutrient pollution of water Water quality management -- Citizen participation Dreissenidae

URL: https://www.cayugacounty.us/742/Harmful-Algal-Blooms/

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URL: https://www.cayugalake.org/

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Title: Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Action Plans

URL: https://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/113733.html

Description: "New York State's Water Quality Rapid Response Team, national experts and local stakeholders collaboratively developed Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Action Plans for twelve priority lakes that are vulnerable to HABs, are critical sources of drinking water, and are vital tourism drivers. These twelve lakes were chosen as part of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's State of the State HAB initiative because they represent a wide range of conditions and vulnerabilities, and the lessons learned will be applied to other impacted waterbodies moving forward." - from website, 2020.02.03

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Subject:   Algal blooms -- Control Cyanobacterial blooms -- Control Water -- Pollution -- Economic aspects Water -- Pollution -- Health aspects Water -- Pollution -- Government policy Water quality management

Title: Harmful Algal Blooms Action Plan - Cayuga Lake

URL: https://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/water_pdf/cayugahabplan.pdf

Description: Link to full-text PDF of the HAB Action Plan for Cayuga Lake.

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Subject:   Algal blooms -- Monitoring Algal blooms -- Control Cyanobacterial blooms -- Monitoring Cyanobacterial blooms -- Control Water -- Pollution -- Health aspects Water quality -- Government policy

URL: https://www.dec.ny.gov/press/115741.html

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Title: Toxic algae in the Finger Lakes

URL: https://www.fllt.org/toxic-algae-in-the-finger-lakes/

Description: "Welcome to toxicalgae.org – an educational resource created by the nonprofit Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) to inform our communities about an intensifying menace to water quality, public health, tourism, and local economies across the region." - from website, 2020.01.27

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Subject:   Algal blooms -- Monitoring Algal blooms -- Environmental aspects Cyanobacterial blooms -- Monitoring Cyanobacterial blooms -- Environmental aspects Pollution prevention -- Citizen participation Water -- Pollution -- Economic aspects Water -- Pollution -- Health aspects

Title: Algae blooms seen in Cayuga, Keuka lakes; none yet in Seneca, Canandaigua - fltimes.com

URL: https://www.fltimes.com/news/algae-blooms-seen-in-cayuga-keuka-lakes-none-yet-in/article_81ae90ac-4738-5eeb-9aa9-504b0c84d312.html

Description: News article reporting on algal bloom monitoring in the Finger Lakes. Article posted on website, 2019.07.12

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Subject:   Algal blooms -- Monitoring -- Citizen participation Cyanobacterial blooms -- Monitoring -- Citizen participation Water quality management Water quality management -- Citizen participation Environmental health Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association

Title: Lake health — Partnerships are the best way to beat summertime blue-green algae - fltimes.com

URL: https://www.fltimes.com/news/environment/guest-appearance-lake-health-partnerships-are-the-best-way-to/article_be21f17c-7038-5853-99f4-5297a4bff04d.html

Description: Guest article by Democrat Tracy Mitrano on the importance of local partnerships in combatting HABs, and the need for federal government leadership on climate change. Article posted on website, 2019.08.04

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Subject:   Algal blooms Cyanobacterial blooms Agricultural pollution Water -- Pollution -- Economic aspects Water -- Pollution -- Health aspects Cornell Cooperative Extension

Title: Panelist: 'Finger Lakes particularly susceptible' to Harmful Algal Blooms - fltimes.com

URL: https://www.fltimes.com/news/panelist-finger-lakes-particularly-susceptible-to-harmful-algal-blooms/article_ff381e83-8208-54ff-a257-9d22c4169c79.html

Description: News article in the Finger Lakes Times reporting from a Finger Lakes water quality symposium held at Ventosa Vineyards on Thursday 15 August 2019. Article posted on wesbite, 2019.08.15

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Subject:   Algal blooms Cyanobacterial blooms Thermal pollution of rivers, lakes, etc. Water -- Pollution Water -- Pollution -- Economic aspects Dreissenidae

Title: Harmful Blue-green Algae Blooms

URL: https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/water/drinking/bluegreenalgae/

Description: Public health information on HABs, with links to downloadable PDFs. "Blue-green algae are microscopic organisms that can form dense blooms in surface waters. People and animals should avoid blooms because blue-green algae can cause health effects." - from website, 2020.01.31.

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Subject:   Algal blooms Cyanobacterial blooms Water -- Pollution -- Health aspects Water -- Pollution -- Government policy Water quality management

URL: https://www.lakegeorgeassociation.org/news-release/what-you-can-do-to-help-prevent-harmful-algal-blooms-on-lake-george/

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Title: Blooms That Harm - lifeinthefingerlakes.com

URL: https://www.lifeinthefingerlakes.com/blooms-that-harm/

Description: Article detailing a HAB on Keuka Lake, posted on lifeinthefingerlakes.com on 2017.08.23

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Subject:   Algal blooms Cyanobacterial blooms Nutrient pollution of water

Title: Enjoy NY's Waters This Summer, But Be Alert to Harmful Algal Blooms - lifeinthefingerlakes.com

URL: https://www.lifeinthefingerlakes.com/enjoy-nys-waters-this-summer-but-be-alert-to-harmful-algal-blooms/

Description: "Enjoying New York’s many water resources is an excellent way to spend the summer. New York Sea Grant is reminding those who do to be informed about harmful algal blooms (HABs), how to avoid exposure of oneself and pets, and where to report potential HABs." - news article containing public information regarding HABs in the Finger Lakes. Article posted on website, 2019.06.20

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Subject:   New York Sea Grant Institute Algal blooms Cyanobacterial blooms Cyanobacterial toxins Environmental health New York (State). Department of Environmental Conservation

Title: Harmful algal blooms - found on every Finger Lake and impacting human health - mytwintiers.com

URL: https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/local-news/harmful-algal-blooms-found-on-every-finger-lake-and-impacting-human-health/

Description: News article reporting on the installation of new monitoring equipment on Seneca Lake, which will record HABs data. Article posted on website, 2019.05.17

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Subject:   Algal blooms -- Monitoring Cyanobacterial blooms -- Monitoring Nutrient pollution of water -- Measurement Environmental health Geological Survey (U.S.) New York (State). Department of Environmental Conservation

Title: Blue-Green Algae in Parks’ Lakes

URL: https://www.nycgovparks.org/about/blue-green-algae/

Description: Public health information relating to lakes in New York City parks. "Algae in Parks' water bodies become conspicuous as temperatures rise and days lengthen in spring and summer, and we see algae “blooms.” These are usually seen as green-tinted water or carpet-like mats of floating green “pond scum” on some of our freshwater bodies." - from website, 2020.01.31

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Subject:   Algal blooms Cyanobacterial blooms Water -- Pollution -- Health aspects

Title: Seneca Lake blue-green algae returns - stargazette.com

URL: https://www.stargazette.com/story/news/local/2019/09/06/seneca-lake-contains-more-harmful-algal-blooms-according-tests/2233701001/

Description: News article reporting on HABs on Seneca Lake, posted on website 2019.09.06

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Subject:   Algal blooms Cyanobacterial blooms Cyanobacterial blooms -- Monitoring Cyanobacterial toxins Water -- Pollution -- Health aspects

URL: https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Health-Services/Environmental-Quality/Ecology/Harmful-Algal-Blooms/

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Title: 60 toxic algae blooms reported across New York state - syracuse.com

URL: https://www.syracuse.com/news/2019/08/60-toxic-algae-blooms-reported-across-new-york-state.html

Description: News article listing HAB occurrences across New York State lakes. Article posted on website, 2019.08.20

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Subject:   Algal blooms Cyanobacterial blooms Water -- Pollution Climatic changes New York (State). Department of Environmental Conservation

Title: New York State announces launch of innovative pilot project to combat Harmful Algal Blooms

URL: https://www.urbancny.com/new-york-state-announces-launch-of-innovative-pilot-project-to-combat-harmful-algal-blooms/

Description: "Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of an innovative new pilot project to combat harmful algal blooms – or HABs – and return clean water to the Village of Southampton’s Agawam Lake. The pilot is directed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Office of General Services in partnership with the Village of Southampton. The pilot project is part of the State’s $82 million initiative to study, respond to and prevent HABs in New York waterbodies. If the pilot in Agawam Lake proves successful, it will be applied statewide. The Governor launched the HABs initiative in 2018 with $65 million in state funding." - from website, 2020.02.03. News article reporting on new pilot project to combat HABs, posted on website, 2019.10.09

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Subject:   New York (State). Department of Environmental Conservation Cuomo, Andrew Mark, 1957- Algal blooms -- Control Cyanobacterial blooms -- Control Water quality management

Title: Harmful Algal Bloom monitoring in the Finger Lakes region, New York

URL: https://www.usgs.gov/centers/ny-water/science/harmful-algal-bloom-monitoring-finger-lakes-region-new-york?qt-science_center_objects=0#qt-science_center_objects/

Description: "The purpose of the proposed study is to establish an advanced water-quality monitoring program in three Finger Lakes—Owasco Lake, Seneca Lake, and Skaneateles Lake—using a combination of advanced sensor technology and discrete water-quality data collection to better understand the environmental conditions associated with CyanoHAB development in New York lakes. Continuous water-quality monitoring stations will be established in Owasco Lake and Seneca Lake, and synoptic surveys of factors contributing to HABs will be conducted at all three lakes." - from website, 2020.03.02

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Subject:   Algal blooms -- Monitoring Cyanobacterial blooms -- Monitoring Cyanobacterial toxins -- Monitoring Water quality management Water quality -- Testing Water -- Pollution -- Measurement Nutrient pollution of water

URL: https://www.usgs.gov/news/usgs-kicks-innovative-project-study-harmful-algal-blooms-new-york/

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Title: USGS to study harmful algal blooms in New York: Monitoring effort supports state’s initiative to combat potentially toxic blooms - waterworld.com

URL: https://www.waterworld.com/environmental/article/14033433/usgs-to-study-harmful-algal-blooms-in-new-york/

Description: "WASHINGTON, DC, MAY 17, 2019 -- This week USGS scientists, with support from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, installed technologically advanced monitoring systems to study water-quality conditions and harmful algal blooms -- known as HABs -- in Owasco and Seneca lakes. In the next several weeks, instrumentation will also be installed on Skaneateles Lake." - from website, 2020.01.27

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Subject:   Water quality -- Testing Algal blooms -- Monitoring Cyanobacterial blooms -- Monitoring Water -- Pollution -- Economic aspects Nutrient pollution of water New York (State). Department of Environmental Conservation Geological Survey (U.S.)

URL: https://www.weny.com/story/41013372/harmful-algal-blooms-found-in-seneca-lake/

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Title: Harmful Algal Bloom sighted at Red Jacket Park on Keuka Lake

URL: https://www.yatescounty.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=130&ARC=262

Description: News item about a HAB sighted on Keuka Lake, along with public health information for citizens. Article posted on website, 2019.07.03

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Subject:   Algal blooms Cyanobacterial blooms Cyanobacterial toxins Water -- Pollution -- Health aspects

Title: Harmful Algal Blooms (Blue Green Algae)

URL: https://www2.monroecounty.gov/eh-hab/

Description: Public health information for citizens of Monroe County, NY. "Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs), also referred to as blue-green algae, are blooms of algae which can produce toxins that can be harmful to people and animals. HABs usually develop in nutrient-rich waters, particularly during hot, calm weather. The Division of Environmental Health investigates if HABs are reported which will have an impact on a regulated public swimming area or a drinking water supply source." - from website, 2020.01.31

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Subject:   Algal blooms Cyanobacterial blooms Cyanobacterial toxins Water -- Pollution -- Health aspects

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