Toxic algae in Franklin County, New York
18 lakes and waterways have harmful algal bloom reports in New York's official data.
Lakes with bloom history
| Lake | Years with reports | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| Barnum Pond | 7 | 2024 |
| Eagle Pond | 5 | 2019 |
| Lake Clear | 5 | 2025 |
| Whey Pond | 4 | 2025 |
| Lower Saint Regis Lake | 3 | 2025 |
| Meacham Lake | 3 | 2024 |
| Upper Saranac Lake | 3 | 2024 |
| Copperas Pond | 2 | 2025 |
| Lake Colby | 2 | 2023 |
| Lower Saranac Lake | 2 | 2024 |
| Rollins Pond | 2 | 2024 |
| Spitfire Lake | 2 | 2025 |
| Upper Saint Regis Lake | 2 | 2025 |
Other waterbodies with a report
These have one or two reports in a single year, so there isn't enough history for a page of their own yet.
- Fish Creek Ponds (2024)
- Follensby Clear Pond (2023)
- Indian Lake (2023)
- Little Wolf Pond (2020)
- Rat Pond (2022)
Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), official data. For current conditions see the NYHABS map.