Blue-Green Algae: Everything you wanted to know about it, but were afraid to ask

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, January 23, from 9 to 11 a.m. Blue-green algae will be the “hot” topic at a new health department seminar. Speakers from the New York State Department of Health and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will discuss the most current information on this growing public health concern, including health risks, prevention and treatment methods. The event will take place at the Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services, 112 Old Route 6 in Carmel. The snow date is Thursday, February 8, same time and location.
The general public is encouraged to attend and also submit specific questions and topics ahead of time. The seminar is being held early in the year to give bathing beach operators, surface water operators, private beach operators and public officials enough time to prepare for the 2018 summer swimming season. For further information or to submit a question and RSVP, please email vincent.perrin@putnamcountyny.gov by January 8.