HABs and Planning for the Future State and Local Response

Blooms of algae* that CAN produce toxins Usually* occurs in nutrient-rich waters Usually* occurs during hot, calm water

Blooms of algae* that CAN* produce toxins So, it’s really cyanobacteria, not algae. This dates back to earlier taxonomic classification of the organisms, which stuck. Triggers for toxin production unknown Lab tests for toxins not immediate Therefore, all blooms that CAN produce toxins, are treated as Harmful Usually* occurs in nutrient-rich waters Skaneateles, and other ‘clean’ lakes, are regularly experiencing blooms now Usually* occurs during hot, calm water Blooms are occurring as early as March and as late as November now

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This satellite view shows a large algal bloom in Lake Erie during October, 2011. The algae in some blooms produce toxins that threaten drinking-water supplies for cities such as Toledo, Ohio. Image courtesy of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

A Harmful Algae Bloom in Owaso Lake Tim Schneider, Owasco Lake Watershed Inspection Program

Lloyd Wilson, of the NYSDOH, and Venetia Lannon, Deputy Secretary for the Environment,(and me, not named in the paper) discuss drinking water and harmful algal blooms at SUNY Stakeholder meeting. (Auburn Citizen)

Six Mile Creek 60’ Reservoir

Projects to Prevent, Protect & Prepare Develop timeline for dredging siltation pond and reservoir Write Cyanotoxin Management Plan for drinking water system Create long-term maintenance plan and budget for siltation pond Write Reservoir Management Plan Draft updated Watershed Rules and Regulations Draft Six Mile Creek Watershed Management Plan