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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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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 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

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: 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: 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 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

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

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