Roger Hannigan Gilson has an article today in the Times Union about a dangerous bloom in the Hudson River: "Toxin-producing bacteria persist in Hudson River." The article reports that the problem was first detected on September 10 near Kingston by the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies during routine sampling. It currently affects the Hudson River off Ulster, Dutchess, and Columbia counties.
This is the critical information in the article. (The underscore was added by Gossips.)
The type of cyanobacteria making up the bloom, microcystis, produces toxins that can sicken humans and kill dogs. Chris Solomon, a senior scientist and aquatic ecologist at the Cary Institute, advised people to avoid contact with Hudson River water in the affected areas “as much as possible” and to keep dogs completely out of the river.
In his report to the Common Council, which was distributed but not presented at the informal meeting on September 15, Rob Perry, Superintendent of Public Works, told the Council: "On September 4, we received a notification from DEC regarding the presence of Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) near the docks in the river. DEC asked us to post Warning signage."
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Took my dog swimming one time down at the boat launch - took days to get him unstinky and unslimy.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this information!
ReplyDeleteAnd there is a very contagious strain of kennel cough going around Hudson. Dog Park has a sign up and I know more than a few pups who have it. Not dangerous but a dog who is coughing all night is not fun. Take it from me.
ReplyDeleteI'm the person who put the sign up at the Hudson Dog Park. There has been only one reported incident of kennel cough in dogs at the park, and that dog has since recovered.
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