First-ever cyanobacteria blooms documented on Lake Colby, Lower Saranac Lake, Moose Pond By Zachary Matson Warm, sunny and calm weather in recent weeks drove the formation of cyanobacteria blooms on lakes and ponds throughout the Adirondacks, … [Read more...] about Warm, sunny fall weather produces HABs on Adirondack lakes
harmful algal blooms
Understanding algal blooms
As harmful algal blooms appear in more Adirondack locations, scientists and researchers work to figure out reasons why By Mike De Socio Harmful algal blooms (HABs) continued to appear across the Adirondacks this year and over a longer period of … [Read more...] about Understanding algal blooms
Another harmful algal bloom spotted on Lake George in October
Latest sighting garnered little public attention despite heightened water quality concerns By Zachary Matson A harmful algal bloom formed on Lake George in early October during a stretch of calm and sunny weather, the second concerning … [Read more...] about Another harmful algal bloom spotted on Lake George in October
Harmful algal bloom crops up on Lake George
Blooms confirmed for portions of Lake Champlain as well By Gwendolyn Craig It might be the new norm. Environmental conservation officials have confirmed a harmful algal bloom at the southern end of Lake George earlier this week. This is the … [Read more...] about Harmful algal bloom crops up on Lake George
State of the Lake: Sparkling sands and (usually) clear water on Champlain
Watershed program releases mixed 2021 report By Brandon Loomis The state of the lake is … complicated. Lake Champlain, a 120-mile-long treasure with 587 miles of shoreline shared by New York, Vermont and Quebec, provides mostly clean water, … [Read more...] about State of the Lake: Sparkling sands and (usually) clear water on Champlain
Adirondack Council calls for widespread septic regulations
By Ry Rivard Local governments across the Adirondack Park should require homeowners to inspect their backyard sewage systems for leaks, environmental activists are arguing. In a new position paper, the Adirondack Council argues that leaking … [Read more...] about Adirondack Council calls for widespread septic regulations