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Popular Hudson Valley Lake Reopens After Harmful Algae Bloom Causes Closure Popular Hudson Valley Lake Reopens After Harmful Algae Bloom Causes Closure
Popular Hudson Valley Lake Reopens After Harmful Algae Bloom Causes Closure A popular Hudson Valley lake and picnic area has reopened after being closed due to a harmful algae bloom that invaded the water. Related: Harmful Algae Causes Closure Of Popular Beach In Stony Point The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation said Tuesday, July 16, that Lake Welch in Harriman State Park in Rockland County in Stony Point had reopened the beach and picnic grounds after a harmful algae bloom was first observed on Tuesday, July 9.  The bloom prevented the lake from being open for swimming or other recreational activities. Officials sa…

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Harmful Algae Causes Closure Of Popular Beach In Hudson Valley Harmful Algae Causes Closure Of Popular Beach In Hudson Valley
Harmful Algae Causes Closure Of Popular Beach In Hudson Valley A harmful algae bloom has closed a popular state park beach in the Hudson Valley. Lake Welch Beach and picnic grounds in Harriman State Park in Rockland County will be closed at least through Sunday, July 14, according to the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Park officials said an algaecide is being applied to Lake Welch to provide targeted treatment and minimize the spread of the bloom.  Conditions will be reassessed next week to determine when the beach can reopen. The bloom at Lake Welch was first observed on Tuesday, July 9. Updates on swimmin…

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by Kathy Reakes