Hudson 7 Hosts NYSDEC Division of Water to Provide Overview of Harmful Algal Bloom Roadmap Guide

Last night, during the Hudson 7’s monthly council meeting on May 13, members heard a presentation from Brian Duffy, Chief of the Monitoring and Assessment Section for the Division of Water at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC). Mr. Duffy provided an overview of the state's new Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Roadmap.

The presentation covered the background of HABs in New York State, outlined the agency’s planned path forward, and highlighted a new HAB grant program designed to support prevention, monitoring, and response efforts.