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Harmful Algae Bloom

Harmful Algae Bloom Shuts Darlington County Park Harmful Algae Bloom Shuts Darlington County Park
Harmful Algae Bloom Shuts Darlington County Park The presence of harmful algae blooms has closed Darlington County Park in Mahwah, officials said Friday, Aug. 8. The park, which spans 127 acres and includes a swimming lake, will remain closed through Sunday, Aug. 10, Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco III said. All water and non-water recreational activities will be unavailable during this time, Tedesco said.  "The County apologizes for the inconvenience and appreciates the public’s patience and understanding," the county's statement reads. The Bergen County Parks Department is working diligently to address the issue and…
Harmful Algae Blooms Remain At These Closed Mohegan Lake, Somers Beaches Harmful Algae Blooms Remain At These Closed Mohegan Lake, Somers Beaches
Harmful Algae Blooms Remain At These Closed Mohegan Lake, Somers Beaches Although one Westchester County beach closed by the presence of harmful algae blooms has reopened for swimming, several remain blocked off, health officials said.  The county Health Department has reopened Lake Purdy’s POA Beach for swimming after confirming that a previously detected Harmful Algae Bloom (HAB) has cleared from the area, officials announced on Thursday, July 17. The decision comes after water samples collected on Wednesday showed no signs of the bloom in the swimming zone. Officials noted the bloom has not returned since that time.  However, the Health Depart…
Beaches Reopen In Mamaroneck After Heavy Rain, Several Remain Closed Beaches Reopen In Mamaroneck After Heavy Rain, Several Remain Closed
Beaches Reopen In Mamaroneck After Heavy Rain, Several Remain Closed Days after they were closed as a result of heavy rainfall, several beaches in Westchester have been cleared for swimming, while some remain closed.  New, updated report - These Beaches Deemed Safe To Reopen In Mamaroneck After Downpours County health officials announced the updated closures on Friday, Aug. 23, days after the beaches were originally closed on Monday, Aug. 19 following heavy precipitation on Sunday, Aug. 18.  Beaches now cleared for swimming include:  Rye: Coveleigh Club; Mamaroneck:  Beach Point Club; Orienta Beach Club. New Rochelle: …
Newest Update: More Beaches In Mamaroneck Cleared To Reopen Newest Update: More Beaches In Mamaroneck Cleared To Reopen
Newest Update: More Beaches In Mamaroneck Cleared To Reopen Bring out your buckets and spades—more beaches in Westchester have been cleared to open to swimmers by county health officials.  A total of three beaches in Mamaroneck in New Rochelle were allowed to open on Friday, Aug. 16, Westchester County health officials announced.  The beaches include:  Mamaroneck:  Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club; Harbor Island Beach. New Rochelle: Hudson Park West Beach. The announcement follows a previous spree of beach reopenings on Tuesday, Aug. 13.  Earlier Report - Update: Heavy Rains Prompt Beach Closures In Mamaroneck W…
Update: Heavy Rains Prompt Beach Closures In Mamaroneck While Several Reopen Update: Heavy Rains Prompt Beach Closures In Mamaroneck While Several Reopen
Update: Heavy Rains Prompt Beach Closures In Mamaroneck While Several Reopen Beachgoers, there's good news and bad news: several beaches in Westchester shuttered by health officials after heavy rains have reopened, while some remain closed to visitors.  New, updated report - More Beaches In Westchester Cleared To Reopen, 2 Remain Closed The closure updates were announced by county officials on Tuesday, Aug. 13 following water retesting conducted after several locations were originally closed on Monday, Aug. 6, and Thursday, Aug. 8.  County-owned beaches that remain closed to swimmers because of heavy rainfall include: Mamaroneck: Mamaroneck Beach …
Harmful Algae Bloom Halts Paddle Boating In Somerset County Park Harmful Algae Bloom Halts Paddle Boating In Somerset County Park
Harmful Algae Bloom Halts Paddle Boating In Somerset County Park Paddle boating has been put on hold due to the presence of harmful age blooms in a Somerset County park, authorities said. The Somerset County Park Commission said paddle boats are closed until further notice at Powder Mill Pond in Colonial Park.  Exposure to harmful algae blooms can cause various illnesses including vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, seizures, permanent short term memory loss, or death, when consumed at high levels, according to the National Institute of Environmental Health Science. There is no timetable for when paddle boating will resume.
Popular Hudson Valley Lake Reopens After Harmful Algae Bloom Causes Closure Popular Hudson Valley Lake Reopens After Harmful Algae Bloom Causes Closure
Popular Hudson Valley Lake Reopens After Harmful Algae Bloom Causes Closure A popular Hudson Valley lake and picnic area has reopened after being closed due to a harmful algae bloom that invaded the water. Related: Harmful Algae Causes Closure Of Popular Beach In Stony Point The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation said Tuesday, July 16, that Lake Welch in Harriman State Park in Rockland County in Stony Point had reopened the beach and picnic grounds after a harmful algae bloom was first observed on Tuesday, July 9.  The bloom prevented the lake from being open for swimming or other recreational activities. Officials sa…
Harmful Algae Blooms Close Several Hudson Valley Beaches Harmful Algae Blooms Close Several Hudson Valley Beaches
Harmful Algae Blooms Close Several Hudson Valley Beaches Several beaches in the Hudson Valley are closed to the public thanks to harmful algae blooms that can harm the health of swimmers.  Five beaches in Putnam County are currently closed as a result of the blooms, according to county officials.  The affected beaches include:  Barger Pond Beach in Putnam Valley, which was closed on Saturday, July 6; Carraras Beach in Putnam Valley, which was closed on Friday, July 5;  Jackson Beach in Patterson, which was closed on Tuesday, July 2; Singers Beach in Putnam Valley, which was closed on Saturday, July 6; Warren Beach in Patters…
CLOSED! Bacteria Levels In Greenwood Lake Are 10X Above State Health Standard CLOSED! Bacteria Levels In Greenwood Lake Are 10X Above State Health Standard
Closed! Bacteria Levels In Greenwood Lake Are 10X Above State Health Standard Greenwood Lake is New Jersey’s fourth to contain a harmful algae bloom this summer. Bacteria levels from the HAB are nearly 10 times higher than the state health standard, water samples taken Monday show. Cyanobacteria levels from the New Jersey side of the lake were 212,000 cells per milliliter (state standard is 20,000 cells per milliliter), DEP lab results show. The lowest sample taken showed 90,000 cells per milliliter, and that was taken from the middle section of the lake. The northern section showed 61,000 and Browns Point, a park on the West Milford lake, was 148,000. Water s…
DEP: Harmful Algae Bloom Shuts Lake Hopatcong, 30 Skin Rashes Reported DEP: Harmful Algae Bloom Shuts Lake Hopatcong, 30 Skin Rashes Reported
DEP: Harmful Algae Bloom Shuts Lake Hopatcong, 30 Skin Rashes Reported The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is urging people to stay away from the water at Lake Hopatcong due to a harmful algae bloom (HAB). The DEP has received more than 30 reports of HABs on Lake Hopatcong since June 17, including reports of people experiencing mild skin rashes after coming in contact with lake water. As a precaution, the DEP is recommending that local health authorities close all public swimming beaches along the lake due to the widespread nature of the bloom. Based on the widespread nature of the HAB, the recreational advisory may be in place for weeks, if…
CLOSED: Algae Bloom Shuts Swartswood Lake State Park Swimming Area CLOSED: Algae Bloom Shuts Swartswood Lake State Park Swimming Area
Closed: Algae Bloom Shuts Swartswood Lake State Park Swimming Area The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has temporarily suspended swimming at Swartswood State Park due to a suspected harmful algae bloom. Visitors are instructed not to swim, wade, play in or drink the water in the swimming area at the Sussex County park.  Pets and animals should also refrain from any contact with the water, and fish caught from the area should not be eaten, the DEP said. Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae), are naturally present in streams and lakes, and are responsible for the majority harmful algae blooms, the DEP said. They can produce toxins tha…