FROM OUR NEWS PARTNER, MESSENGER POST MEDIA A new program empowers people to do more to battle harmful blue-green algae threatening the Finger Lakes. GORHAM — It’s approaching that crucial late-summer time on the Finger Lakes for the presence of blue-green algae. Hot weather has been warming the waters and if conditions are right, it could spark a harmful algae bloom. Canandaigua and Seneca lakes had their first recorded toxic bloom a few … [Read more...]
Harmful Algae Bloom Advisory for Conesus Lake
CONESUS LAKE — The Livingston County Health Department has issued an advisory for a harmful bloom of algal (Blue Green Algae) in areas of Conesus Lake. The public water supply is fine for drinking but the public is advised not to drink or use the lake water for cooking and do not swim, wade, play, or come into direct contact with water that is discolored or has scums on the surface. "The Livingston County Department of Health is … [Read more...]
Harmful Algal Bloom Advisory Issued for Conesus Lake
CONESUS LAKE - The Livingston County Department of Health has issued ba health advisory for algal blooms or blue green Algae which were recently discovered on Conesus Lake. According to a press release from Jennifer Rodriguez, Livingston County Public Health Director, the blooms were seen in various areas along the North and East shorelines. Contact with the algae may result in some health effects such as itching rashes, fever, headache, … [Read more...]
Health Dept: Conesus Lake Clear of Toxic Algae
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Department of Health released a statement Friday that Conesus Lake is now clear of toxic blue-green algae. According to a press release from the Department of Health, surveillance performed 'Friday, July 14, 2017' found no harmful algal blooms on the lake. Blooms were first identified this year on July 12. "Blooms occur when algae multiply very rapidly over a short period of time, usually in … [Read more...]
Health Dept. Warns of Blue Green Algae on Conesus Lake
CONESUS – Small localized blue-green algae blooms have recently been found in stagnant shoreline areas in the northeast area of Conesus Lake, including Vitale Park. The Health Department released the following standard advisory to local media: "Blooms occur when algae multiply very rapidly over a short period of time, usually in calm, warm, water. There are thousands of different algae species, however, a few of these may produce … [Read more...]
Conesus’ Toxic Algae Clears in Time for 4th of July
CONESUS – Health officials' concerns over Conesus Lake's toxic algae blooms have cooled now that the Livingston County Health Department has officially cleared the lake as safe for swimming. According to a press release from the Livingston County Department of Health, no blue green algae blooms were found during Health Department surveillance on Friday, July 1. All public beaches are currently open to swimming and an advisory not to drink … [Read more...]
Blue Green Algae Might Spoil Conesus Lake for 4th of July
CONESUS – Blue green algae has now made it to the east side of Conesus Lake as it continues to spread northward. According to the Livingston County Department of Health, whether the algae will impact celebrations on the lake on July 3 and 4 is completely up in the air. "It is unclear whether rain would help," said Mark Grovanz, Director of Environmental Health for the Livingston County Department of Health. "Rain can help by getting the … [Read more...]
Toxic Algae Spreads Up Conesus Lake
CONESUS – The Livingston County Department of Health announced on Friday that toxic blue-green algae is continuing to bloom in more areas of Conesus Lake. According to a press release from the Livingston County Department of Health, blue-green algae blooms have recently been found along the east shore and the southerly west shore of Conesus Lake. Blooms were first identified on June 21, 2016 in the area of Southern Shores campground. … [Read more...]
Experts Warn of Hazards of Blue Green Algae in Conesus Lake
CONESUS – At the Town of Geneseo's special meeting location at Long Point Park on Thursday, environmental experts took the opportunity to spread awareness on the toxic algae that is known to sporadically bloom on Conesus Lake, though there are no currently active blooms. According to Conesus Watershed Inspector Cathy Higgins, algae blooms are impossible to predict but a few safety precautions can prevent exposure to the plant's toxins to … [Read more...]