NYS Harmful Algal Bloom Notification Season Begins
DEC’s harmful algal bloom (HABs) notification season started May 26. The HABs Notifications webpage will be updated every Friday through the
NYS DEC Releases New Brochure on Harmful Algal Blooms
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today encouraged New Yorkers to learn about Harmful Algal Blooms, or
“Legacy P” Poses Long-Term Challenge To Water Quality
Intensive agriculture has introduced high levels of phosphorus to soil for decades. The buildup of phosphorus in soil means it
NYS DEC announces new invasive species info
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced new webpages and downloadable fact sheets for three invasive species:
Climate Change in the North Country Talk Planned
The Alice T. Miner Museum has announced that Dr. Curt Stager, professor of natural sciences at Paul Smith’s College, will
USDA APHIS Extends Comment Period on Interstate Movement of Plant Pests, Biocontrol Agents and Soil
The USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service has announced an extension of the comment period for a revision to the
EPA and USGS Release Report on Protecting Aquatic Life from Effects of Hydrologic Alteration
EPA and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) have released a report providing scientific and technical information related to protection of
EPA Releases Draft Human Health Recreational Ambient Water Quality Criteria and/or Swimming Advisories for Cyanotoxins
On December 12th EPA issued draft recreational water quality criteria and/or swimming advisories for the cyanotoxins microcystin and cylindrospermopsin. EPA
President Obama issues Executive Order addressing Invasive Species
President Obama has issued an Executive Order – Safeguarding the Nation from the Impacts of Invasive Species. Executive Order 13112
EPA Releases Updated National Action Plan: Priorities for Managing Freshwater Resources in a Changing Climate
EPA has released an updated report addressing ways to build resilience to climate change for water resources has been released
