Originally published in the East Hampton Star.
Wainscott
September 14, 2015
To the Editor:
We attended the East Hampton Town Trustees meeting on Sept. 8 and were dismayed by the trustees’ refusal to promptly open Georgica Pond to … Read more
As the summer winds on, the blue-green algae bloom in Georgica Pond has expanded and intensified. Remember, blue-green algae are of serious concern as they synthesize toxins that can sicken humans and can be lethal to pets and other animals. … Read more
A dense bloom of blue green algae has developed in Georgica Pond during the past week, marking the second consecutive year of such an event. The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation has set a threshold level 25 micrograms of blue-green … Read more
For those of you who missed yesterday’s seminar or would like to review the presentation, it is posted here for your perusal.
One year ago, Georgica Pond was closed to bathing and shellfishing, a closure that persisted for more than three months. The reason for this closure: Toxic blue-green algae. Also known as cyanobacteria, these microbes synthesize potent neurotoxins and gastrointestinal toxins … Read more