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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: 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: 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

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

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: 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: 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

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