harmful algal blooms

Harmful algal blooms can cause a variety of health concerns, from mild rashes to severe illness. The problem is particularly bad in the Finger Lakes region.

Several bodies of water in central New York have reported harmful algal blooms in recent weeks. With temperatures heating up after a wet spring,…

One of the ways climate change can affect our health is through the spread of harmful algal blooms in lakes where people swim and get their drinking…

The city of Syracuse is hoping the state can come through with $12 million to help ensure the cleanliness of drinking water from Skaneateles Lake.Syracuse…

President Donald Trump this week is expected to sign the 2018 Farm Bill that passed Congress last week. The bill includes some relief for struggling dairy…

Democratic candidate for New York State Senate in the 50th District, John Mannion, said the state needs a more coordinated effort to address harmful algal…

Updated at 8am Saturday, August 11According to data from the Onondaga County Health Department, no toxins have been detected at the water intake pipes in…

Officials in central New York are closely watching the water quality of Skaneateles Lake this summer. They're testing specifically for the presence of…

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released action plans for 12 waterbodies affected by harmful algal blooms. The state is…

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is expected to soon release its management plans to combat harmful algal blooms in 12 lakes,…