1. HABs and Planning for the Future
State and Local Response

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

3. 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

4. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

11. This satellite view shows a large algal bloom in Lake Erie during October, 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.

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

13. 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)

15. Six Mile Creek
60’ Reservoir

16. 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