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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: 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: 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: 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 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

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: 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: 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: 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

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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