New York
New York State has more than 7,600 waterbodies, two Great Lakes and over 70,000 miles of rivers and streams.
Most algae are harmless and are an important part of the food web. Certain types of algae can grow quickly and form blooms, which can cover all or portions of a lake. Even large blooms are not necessarily harmful. However, some species of algae can produce toxins that can be harmful to people and animals. Blooms of algal species that can produce toxins are referred to as harmful algal blooms (HABs). HABs usually occur in nutrient-rich waters, particularly during hot, calm weather.=
Despite the many actions farmers have taken to improve soil health and reduce fertilizer runoff, nutrients leaving fields and entering streams and lakes continue to contribute to water quality problems.
New York Nutrient Stewardship Council:
| Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Donn Branton - CHAIR | Branton Farms, LeRoy, N.Y. |
| Matt Entwistle - VICE CHAIR | CaroVail |
| Greg Albrecht | AEA/CNMP Specialist/AEM Coordinator New York State Agriculture and Markets |
| Joe Augello | CE-Crocker |
| Jennifer Gilbert Jenkins | SUNY Morrisville |
| Joshua Harvey | WNY Crop Management |
| Amy Langner | USDA-NRCS |
| Joe Lawrence | Dairy Forage Systems Specialist, Cornell University |
| Gregg Sargis | Director of Ecological Services, The Nature Conservancy |
| Seth Sheehan | New York State Agribusiness Association and T&S Crop Services |
| James Young | Fleming Homestead Farm, Cayuga County, New York Farm Bureau |
For more information or to sign up, please contact Jeanette Marvin, Program Administrator