MakingWaves - HAB notifications

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation sent this bulletin on 09/14/2018 04:04 PM EDT
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  • HAB Notifications

Harmful Algal Bloom Notifications

New waterbodies with harmful algal blooms (HABs) have been added today, September 14, to DEC’s HABs Notifications webpage.

This week, 21 waterbodies were added to the notification list. There are currently 90 waterbodies with blooms on the list.

Know it. Avoid it. Report it.

Because waterbodies may have HABs that have not been reported to DEC, we recommend avoiding contact with floating mats, scum and discolored water.

If you suspect you have seen a HAB, or you, your family, or pet has been in contact with a HAB, please follow the instructions for reporting a bloom to DEC.