Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
26-SE2-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.56586, -76.59356 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 2: Lake Ridge Point to Salt Point Natural Area |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | June 29, 2026 09:00 AM |
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What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
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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
[2] Microcystin
Map of HAB event
Bloom Description
Community Member Reported: Widespread diffuse and streaky. Extends roughly from the shoreline along the south end of Bill George Road south to about a mile north of Salt Point. That’s as far as we went so the bloom area could be larger than that.
Weather
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