Articles tagged with: HAB

The Business Council of New York State 2018 Environment Conference

OBG recently took part in The Business Council of New York State's 2018 Annual Environment Conference on November 13-14, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, New York. This year's conference brought together regulators and expert consultants to talk about the latest in environment regulation and law, including regulatory changes and environmental issues in New...

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Tags: economic development, emerging contaminants, environment, HAB, harmful algal blooms, regulations, remediation,

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Protecting New York lakes from harmful algal blooms

Tony Eallonardo, PhD, August 24, 2018

Over the last decade, harmful algal blooms have been increasing in prevalence across New York State and continue to threaten drinking water quality and recreational activities nationwide. In New York, more than 150 water bodies experienced HABs in 2017, resulting in more than 100 beach closures. The Threat A harmful algal bloom, often...

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Tags: drinking water, ecology, ecosystem, environment, HAB, harmful algal blooms, invasive species, natural resources, recreation, restoration, wastewater treatment, water, water quality, watershed,

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