Senator Chuck Schumer is pushing for federal resources to address the spread of toxic blue-green algae in the Finger Lakes. The New York Democrat says it could contaminate drinking water and slam local economies that depend on tourism and fishing. The algae blooms in summer with a combination of sunlight and warm water temperatures. There […]
Toxic blue-green algae has shut down swimming at Sandy Bottom Beach on Honeoye Lake. Ontario County Health Director Mary Beer says the conditions may change as wind and weather dictate, but until further notice the beach will stay closed until the New York State Department of Health clears it for swimming. Blue-green algae naturally occurs in […]
More blue-green algae blooms have been spotted in Conesus Lake. The Livingston County Health Department says they’ve been found along the East Shore in various spots including the State Boat Launch. The first blooms were spotted a week ago in the area of Southern Shores. The county has been monitoring them and warns that some […]