Gardeners: Help prevent harmful algal blooms in Western New York

This sign in Ellicott Creek Park in Tonawanda warns of potentially harmful algae blooms in the area. Gardeners can help prevent this water pollution that can make people sick. Photo by Connie Oswald Stofko by Connie Oswald Stofko Algae are important in our creeks, ponds and other waterways in Western New York. But when algae grow out of control—or blooms—that’s a big problem. Harmful algal blooms (HAB) can produce toxins that make fish, pets and people sick. But gardeners can…