Author: Amanda Barber

Kettle Lakes Watershed News

Thanks to the Cortland-Onondaga Federation of Kettle Lake Associations (C-OFOKLA) and our partners for putting together this great newsletter with information about some SWCD projects and other interesting and educational...

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Blue Green Algae and HABs

Have you seen strange looking algae or “pond scum” floating on your pond or lake? It’s not uncommon for these blooms to appear, especially during the hottest parts of summer. While most algae are harmless to humans, some can be problematic for the surrounding ecosystems, while others can produce toxins. Blooms that can be harmful to people and animals are commonly referred to as harmful algal blooms (HABs).

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