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On a recent Monday, Harman sat in his office in the Field Station’s original building on the lake. Most of his books and photos were gone, but a bright orange jacket with HARMAN written across the back still hung just outside, alongside heavy waders and several pairs of galoshes.…
Letter from Chip Northrup Can’t Control the Zebras The much maligned zebra mussels are being blamed for the blue green algae bloom, which is partially true. But we cannot control the zebra mussels, so we should focus on what we can control that is exacerbating the blooms: runoff of chemical fertilizer and failed septic systems, both of which feed the algae. We know where the chemical fertilizers are coming from. We know where the failed septic systems are. If we…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 The Future Of Invasive Species In Otsego County ANGEL TREE PROGRAM – Give the Gift of Christmas this holiday season. Adopt a family in need. Visit www.allotsego.com/angel-tree-program/ to learn how. BE INFORMED – 6:30 – 8 p.m. Learn about past, present, future of 2 invasive species in Otsego County. Research Specialist Holly Waterfield presents ‘A Decade of Zebra Mussels: Impacts & Challenges in Otsego Lake.’ Director of Ecological Research Institute Dr. Jonathan Rosenthal presents ‘Emerald Ash Borer:…
Senate Bill Requires ‘Reasonable Precautions’ To Prevent The Spread Of Invasives Into Lake The State Senate yesterday gave final legislative approval to legislation sponsored by state Sen. Tom O’Mara, R,C-Big Flats, to help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species throughout the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions, and statewide, by requiring boaters to take reasonable precautions when launching their boats. Among other invasives, the zebra mussel entered Otsego Lake seven years ago. “Taking every possible step to stop the…