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<\/a><\/p>\n\u00a0Water Conservation Important this Summer<\/strong><\/p>\n Did you know that a drought<\/a> watch is in effect for the entire state? Your water use can have an impact, especially outdoors. Experts estimate that 50 percent of the water we use outdoors goes to waste from evaporation, wind, or runoff due to overwatering.<\/p>\n Timing is important to avoid water waste. Don\u2019t water outdoors during the heat of the day; instead, water in the early morning or late evening. Visit EPA\u2019s WaterSense website<\/a> and DEC\u2019s Saving Water Makes Good Sense webpage<\/a> for more tips on saving water.<\/p>\n Biomonitoring Webpage Updated with 2016 Sampling Information<\/strong><\/p>\n DEC\u2019s Biomonitoring webpage<\/a> has been updated with information about the Stream Biomonitoring Unit\u2019s 2016 sampling. A new interactive Google Map<\/a> has been added with detailed information on all 2016 sampling sites.<\/p>\n Harmful Algal Bloom Notices<\/strong><\/p>\n New information about lakes with harmful algal blooms has been posted today, July 29, on the DEC Harmful Algal Blooms Notifications webpage.<\/a><\/p>\n This week, 13 waterbodies in several locations in the state were added to the notification list. There are currently 38 waterbodies with blooms on the notification list.<\/p>\n Avoid and report suspected blooms<\/p>\n Because waterbodies may have harmful algal blooms that have not been reported to DEC, we recommend avoiding contact with floating mats, scum and discolored water.<\/p>\n
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