Last week’s algae bloom in New Paltz was reported to the DEC and listed as a suspicious blue-green algae bloom. Although we haven’t confirmed that it was a harmful bloom in the Wallkill, these algae can produce toxins that are harmful to humans and animals. For more info: http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/77118.html.

If you see this again, send info and photos to HABsInfo@dec.ny.gov. And post to this page or send an email to wallkillalliance@gmail.com to let everyone know. (Also, if you’re not on our email list, sign up! Send an email to wallkill+subscribe@googlegroups.com!)