HABs alert: How Lake Champlain volunteers monitor harmful algal blooms
Beach closures impacts both sides of lake
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New coordinator aims to unite Lake Champlain conservation efforts
By Tim Rowland
Sue Hagar takes helm of coalition working to protect watershed from pollution, climate threats
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Hot weather fuels harmful algal blooms on Lake Champlain
Beaches along Lake Champlain close due to harmful cyanobacteria blooms
Warm, sunny fall weather produces HABs on Adirondack lakes
Toxic algal blooms appearing on Lake Colby, Lower Saranac Lake, Moose Pond for first time
Understanding algal blooms
By Mike DeSocio
As harmful algal blooms appear in more Adirondack locations, scientists and researchers work to figure out reasons why
Another harmful algal bloom spotted on Lake George in October
Latest sighting garnered little public attention despite heightened water quality concerns
Harmful algal bloom crops up on Lake George
Harmful algal blooms confirmed for the southern end of Lake George, portions of Lake Champlain.
State of the Lake: Sparkling sands and (usually) clear water on Champlain
This year’s report finds a lake that routinely produces safe drinking water, swimming and fishing, but that also has problems that are likely to worsen as the world continues warming.
Adirondack Council calls for widespread septic regulations
By Ry Rivard
In a new position paper, the Adirondack Council argues that leaking septic systems pose a growing threat to waterways around the park.
What to do about harmful algal blooms?
By Ry Rivard
Lake George water studies have warned about septic tank sewage polluting the lake. The state has done little about it.