August 11, 2021

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VOL.XLI / NO. 51 / August 11, 2021 Serving 47,125 readers week ly

F E AT URE S Patchwork Policies ��8 Business work individually to find the best way to keep people safe from COVID-19

Sports �� 10 Science �� 11

‘A Wild Idea’ ��15 Ithaca author’s latest book explores the birth of the Adirondack Park Agency, and all the drama surrounding it

Newsline ��3-5 Opinion �� 6 Letters �� 7

ART S &E N T E RTAINME N T

Dining �� 16 Books �� 17 Film �� 18 Times Table �� 21 Classifieds �� 22

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CAYUGA LAK E

Climate change, shore run-off lead to increase in harmful algal blooms

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t’s that time of year again — harmful algal blooms are appearing in Cayuga Lake. Harmful algal blooms, or HABs, are caused by an increase in growth of cyanobacteria. According to Nate Launer, who heads up the HABs monitoring program at the Community Science Institute, cyanobacteria isn’t invasive, but a naturally occurring bacteria. There isn’t one precise thing that causes cyanobacteria to grow to the point of HABs, but Launer said a lot of current research is pointing toward an increase in levels of phosphorus and nitrogen. The blooms may also be promoted by warmer water temperatures and prolonged periods of direct sunlight. “Those have been the primary factors, but there’s

even more than that,” Launer said. “There’s a whole host of factors.” Dr. Hilary Lambert, the executive director of the Cayuga Lake Watershed Network, said the weather this year has been particularly conducive to blooms. “Just imagine, it’s rained for

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a few days and everyone’s relieved when the sun comes out and the lake gets still, but then bingo, there’s all these blooms,” she said. The heavy and frequent rains in July caused runoff into the lake from the shore, including nutrients from farms or sewers, which helped feed

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▶ Vax clinics - The Tompkins County Health Department announced several upcoming COVID-19 vaccination clinics. Vaccine is readily available in Tompkins County, and TCHD urges all individuals aged 12+ to get vaccinated. On Friday, August 13 from 2-4 p.m., individuals 18 and older can visit the Ithaca

the cyanobacteria. Then, when the rain relents and the sun shines, the bacteria bloom. Lambert said one way people can help prevent blooms is by being aware of their own shorelines. People who live on the waterfront should stop

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Free Clinic with REACH Medical (appointments required) or the Ellis Hollow Apartments (walkins welcome). The Southside Community Center will host a clinic (walk-ins welcome) on Saturday, August 14 from 5:30–8 p.m. for individuals 18 years and older. On Wednesday, August 18 from 3-6 p.m., Newfield High School will have a clinic for

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individuals ages 12 and older, and an appointment is required. Individuals without computer and/or internet access may also call 2-1-1 (877-211-8667) during regular business hours 8:30a.m.5 p.m. to be registered over the phone. More Information about local clinics can be found on the TCHD website.

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