Posts Tagged ‘Cayuga Lake’
FEATURE: A new call to address harmful algal blooms in Cayuga Lake and beyond
This interview has been edited for clarity. Harmful algal blooms, HABS, occur in the summer months in waterbodies across the country. But winter is when researchers and activists review the data and assess the impact of the season’s blooms. The toxins are dangerous to human and animal life. More of them are showing up in…
Read More4000 Feet of Cayuga Lake Shoreline Conserved in Lansing
Arial view of the tract of the shoreline and forests conserved by the Finger Lakes Land Trust. (Sharon Heller/Finger Lakes Land Trust) ITHACA, NY — The Finger Lakes Land Trust has acquired a 200 acre property along Cayuga Lake. The parcel features 4,000 feet of shoreline along a forested cliff in Lansing The shoreline is designated…
Read MoreCayuga Lake’s HABs Season is Booming, Health Department Issues Warning
A harmful algal bloom that occurred on the southwest shores of Cayuga Lake on July 13th, 2019. (Community Science Institute) ITHACA, NY — Cayuga Lake is leading New York state in Harmful Algal Blooms this season, prompting a call for caution at the Tompkins County Health Department. Cayuga Lake has had over two dozen toxic blooms…
Read MoreKelles Takes to Task DEC’s Study on Phosphorus and HABs
A harmful algal bloom that occurred on the southwest shores of Cayuga Lake on July 13th, 2019. (Community Science Institute) ITHACA, NY — New York State Assemblymember Anna Kelles has raised concerns about a report calculating the maximum amounts of phosphorus allowed in Cayuga Lake. Limiting phosphorus pollution is vital to protecting the lake from…
Read MoreEPA is Building Wall To Contain Lead at Ithaca Falls – But is it Enough?
Ithaca Falls is a popular destination for Ithacans and tourists alike, but it’s also the site of a serious lead contamination. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has worked over the years to address the issue, but are hoping to finally put it to rest by building a containment wall. The lead is a result of…
Read MoreA Number of Groups Appeal DEC Decision to Grant Cargill a Permit for the Salt Mine Shaft #4 Project [AUDIO]
A number of groups are appealing a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation decision. The agency granted Cargill a permit for its Mine Shaft #4 project for their salt mine beneath Cayuga Lake. The petitioners include the city and town of Ithaca, CLEAN, or Cayuga Lake Environmental Action Now, the Town of Ulysses, and…
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