Central New York Lake Blooms Hit a Seven-Year High in 2025, State Data Shows
State data show a record 30 Central New York waterbodies had a confirmed algal bloom in 2025, led by Owasco Lake, Auburn's drinking water source.
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State data show a record 30 Central New York waterbodies had a confirmed algal bloom in 2025, led by Owasco Lake, Auburn's drinking water source.
The Town of Geddes annual MS4 stormwater report counts 101 outfalls, 50 interconnections and 52 treatment practices, and confirms the town discharges to water impaired for phosphorus and pathogens in the Onondaga Lake watershed.
Oswego County sits at zero percent drought in early August 2026, a reversal from last September when the state cut Salmon River Reservoir releases to protect the hatchery egg collection season.
Oneida County opened a new Route 825 construction phase serving Chobani's Triangle Site plant, backed by a 40 year tax agreement and a state permit requiring nearly two acres of protected grassland bird habitat per acre disturbed.
Cazenovia Lake Association figures published July 27 show 2026 as the peak year of a three year cycle for the town funded weed harvester on Cazenovia Lake.
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