Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code 25-3457-B1
Where
Water Body Cayuga Lake
Latitude and Longitude 42.7284, -76.710899
Segment Lakeshore Segment Northeast 8: Wells College Boathouse to Long Point State Park
County Cayuga
Extent Large Localized
When
Bloom Reported September 02, 2025 06:00 PM
Bloom Sampled September 02, 2025 06:00 PM
Microscopic Examination
What
Bloom Genera [1]
Microscopy Present Dominant

Bloom Chemistry
[1] Genera - plural of genus, a category of classification in biology that ranks between the family level and the species level. Because there are many different species of bacteria that are difficult to distinguish, it is more useful to classify bacteria by genus rather than species.
[2] Microcystin
Map of HAB event
Bloom Description

Volunteer reported: Sunny past few days, no rain, no sign of mowing. Mid 80s with partial clouds and lots of wind.

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