MakingWaves - Data Solicitation; HABs Notifications; Reporting HABs

DEC Delivers - Information to keep you connected and informed from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Share or view as a web page || Update preferences or unsubscribe MakingWaves - News From the Division of Water In This Issue: Reminder: Data Solicitation for 2020/2022 CWA Section 303(d) List Harmful Algal Bloom Notifications How to Report a Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Reminder: Data Solicitation for 2020/2022 CWA Section 303(d) List As part of the development of the 2020/2022 New York State Section 303(d) List of Impaired/TMDL Waters, the public is invited to provide water quality data or information. This data solicitation period began May 19, 2021 and will close on September 27, 2021. DEC will then begin compiling a Draft Section 303(d) List, which will be made available for public review and comment in December 2021. States are required to submit their next Section 303(d) Lists to the US Environmental Protection Agency by April 1, 2022. Additional information regarding the Section 303(d) List process can be found in the May 19th Environmental Notice Bulletin and on DEC's website. Harmful Algal Bloom Notifications  DEC's harmful algal bloom (HABs) notification season has begun. HABs notifications will be updated through the fall using an online reporting and notification system dubbed NYHABS. The system includes an interactive map that shows reports of freshwater HABs, as well as a public reporting system. Instructions on how to use NYHABS are on DEC's HABs notification page. Know it:  If you see a HAB, please use the reporting form to submit a report to NYHABS. Avoid it:  Because waterbodies may have HABs that have not been reported to DEC, we recommend avoiding contact with floating mats, scums and discolored water. Report it: If you, your family, or pet have been in contact with a HAB, please rinse with clean water and report any symptoms to your local health department.  How to Report a Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Anyone can report a HAB. If you suspect you have seen a HAB, please report it to DEC. Fill out and submit a Suspicious Algal Bloom Report Form . DEC requires your contact  information (email and name) in the form but will not post this information to NYHABS.   Submit at least one digital photo of the suspected HAB with the form. Ideally, DEC would like to receive one close-up and one landscape photo to show the extent and location of the bloom.  Email HABsInfo@dec.ny.gov if you are not able to complete the form. Report any health symptoms to NYS Health Department at harmfulalgae@health.ny.gov and your local health department.     The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation respects your right to privacy and welcomes your feedback  |  Update preferences or unsubscribe  |  Learn more about DEC Delivers Connect with DEC:        Basil Seggos, Commissioner This email was sent to edwardlorilla1991.magnifiecientnews@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation · 625 Broadway · Albany, NY 12233 · (518) 402-8013