Toxic Algae Blooms Threaten New York Waters | Buffalo News

New York’s waterways are facing a growing threat from toxic green blooms—actually cyanobacteria, not algae—that can make people and animals sick. Warmer temperatures, heavy rain, and extreme weather are fueling their rise, even in once-pristine lakes. Scientists are racing to monitor and test these blooms, while state officials have launched a $40 million “HAB Roadmap” to cut runoff and sediment. Public reports are vital to track and warn against dangerous waters—because protecting our freshwater is now more urgent than ever. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c56369f44afc8e62