With the hot and calm weather, we are seeing a reduction in water clarity and an overall increase in algae in multiple areas in the lake. Yesterday, we had numerous reports of blue green algae concentrations along the shoreline on both the east and west sides of the lake. We also observed some surface streaking in the open water. Our secchi disk readings dropped from approximately 7 meters to approximately 4 meters in less than 1 week, indicating that more algae is in the water column and that we may continue to see blooms in the lake.
Please continue to use extreme caution before entering the lake. Look for visual indicators of blue green algae. If you see anything suspicious, avoid it. Remember that dogs are also susceptible to blue green algae and should not enter the water in suspicious bloom areas.
If you see any suspicious blue green algae, please email photos and the location to:
Kevin Olvany
Canandaigua Lake Watershed Council Program Manager
kevin.olvany@canandaiguanewyork.gov
(585) 396-3630
Kim McGarry
Watershed Technician
KMcGarry@canandaiguanewyork.gov
(585) 396-3630
With today's high temperatures, we are seeing a heavier accumulation of algae throughout the watershed. Thank you to all that are sending in images, as it helps us assess the current conditions around the lake.
Image from 11:00 am, taken off County Road 11 (half a mile south of LeTourneau Christian Camp) Water samples are being collected today for another round of analysis at SUNY ESF. Results will be posted as soon as they are made available.
We urge you to use extreme caution when recreating in the lake. Please avoid all areas that show signs of streaking or have a spilled paint or pea soup appearance. Use these visual indicators before entering the water or letting your pets swim. If you see anything suspicious, avoid it! Please continue to email us photos for our image library, noting the location that you took the photo (closest address or GPS coordinates are great). Photos can be emailed to the below addresses, or to CLWA: Kevin Olvany Canandaigua Lake Watershed Council Program Manager kevin.olvany@canandaiguanewyork.gov (585) 396-3630
Kim McGarry Watershed Technician KMcGarry@canandaiguanewyork.gov (585) 396-3630
This warm, sunny and calm weather continues to provide potential excellent growing conditions for algae. Based on this morning's rising temperatures and slight northern breeze, we are starting to see an increase in algal activity on the lake.
As conditions can change quickly on the lake, so we cannot say where blue green algae will be present and whether it will reach bloom conditions. We urge you to continue to use caution when recreating in the lake. Please use your visual indicators before entering the water or letting your pets swim. If you see anything suspicious, avoid it!
To report changes in lake conditions contact:
Kevin Olvany
Canandaigua Lake Watershed Council Program Manager
kevin.olvany@canandaiguanewyork.gov
(585) 396-3630
Kim McGarry
Watershed Technician
KMcGarry@canandaiguanewyork.gov
(585) 396-3630
