Hudson River Hit With Largest Toxic Bloom In 40 Years

The Hudson River is facing its largest toxic algae bloom in decades, with officials warning everyone to avoid. Harmful Algal Bloom Spotted From Ulster To Dutchess CountiesSophia Atkinson/Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies. Researchers from the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies are raising concerns after spotting a "massive harmful algal bloom" on the Hudson River. For all the news that the Hudson Valley is sharing, make sure to follow Hudson Valley Post on Facebook, and download the Hudson Valley Post Mobile AppOfficials from it "in a large stretch from Kingston to Norrie Point in Staatsburg." Report Algal BloomsOfficials want Hudson Valley residents to report algal bloom on the Hudson or other waterways to the NYS DEC’s Suspicious Algal Bloom Report or by email HABsInfo@dec.ny.gov.