07/14/2022
Please find below the DEC report webpage with details regarding the harmful algae Bear Gulch Lake has been sited for. This is an informational post to let you know what was determined by the state regarding the unusual algae found this year.
The DEC does not recommend fishing or swimming for people or animals in waters with harmful algae blooms (HAB’s).
See photos from the website in the comments below.
HAB State information:
https://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/83310.html
State map indicating Bear Gulch Lake as a HAB lake:
https://nysdec.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=ae91142c812a4ab997ba739ed9723e6e
From May - October, this page provides information about the status of waterbodies with HABs, updated daily.