EPA Approves Plan for Algae Harvesters at Lake Agawam, Bringing Project Another Step Closer to Fruition - 27 East
logo logo logo logo

Government / Health / News / Southampton Press / Environment / 2315395

EPA Approves Plan for Algae Harvesters at Lake Agawam, Bringing Project Another Step Closer to Fruition

icon 2 Photos
Lake Agawam during a particularly severe algae bloom. DANA SHAW

Lake Agawam during a particularly severe algae bloom. DANA SHAW

A rendering of the algae harvester. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON VILLAGE

A rendering of the algae harvester. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON VILLAGE

authorCailin Riley on Dec 9, 2024
The long-awaited arrival and installation of three algae harvesters that will help remove toxic algae from Lake Agawam in Southampton Village is getting closer to being a reality. Just a... more

You May Also Like:

Solar: The Cha Ching Factor

“When there’s a huge solar energy spill, it’s just called a ‘nice day’” — Anonymous ... 12 Mar 2025 by Jenny Noble

Westhampton Fire Broke Out in Stand of 'Dwarf Pines' Especially Ripe for Fast-Moving Wildfires

Applause has been thunderous for the work that dozens of largely volunteer fire departments did ... by Michael Wright

Judge Could Rule This Week on Shinnecock Gas Station Injunction

A state judge expects to rule by the end of the week on a request ... 11 Mar 2025 by Michael Wright

Second Dredge Will Be Brought In To Speed Sagaponack, Bridgehampton Beach Rebuilding as Deadline Approaches

The contractors working to pump more than 1 million tons of sand onto six miles ... 5 Mar 2025 by Michael Wright

Despite Reports of Staff Cuts, Morton Wildlife Refuge in Noyac Remains Open to Public

Despite reports to the contrary, the Elizabeth A. Morton Wildlife Refuge in Noyac appears to ... 26 Feb 2025 by Stephen J. Kotz

Southampton Town Board Closes Hearing on Sand Mine Amortization but Delays Action

The Southampton Town Board on Tuesday closed a public hearing on a proposal to phase ... by Stephen J. Kotz

Southampton Pressing Forward With Riverside Sewer System Plans Despite Lawsuit by Riverhead

Southampton Town has asked a state judge to throw out a lawsuit by the Town ... 19 Feb 2025 by Michael Wright

Weather Hampers Start of Sagaponack Beach Rebuilding Project

The small army of engineers who are set to broaden six miles of beach in ... by Michael Wright

How to Sleep Eco-Chic

In the book “Sustainable Travel,” author Holly Tuppen asks, “Is it morally acceptable to travel ... 13 Feb 2025 by Jenny Noble

Southampton Town Rolls Out Food Scrap Composting at Recycling Center

Hampton Bays residents can now separate out food scraps for composting at the Southampton Town ... 12 Feb 2025 by Michael Wright