Special Screening: Bloom: The Toxic Threat to the Finger Lakes

April 8, 2025

12 pm
Huxley Theater
Free

Join us for a special screening of Bloom: The Toxic Threat to the Finger Lakes by WCNY PBS. This powerful documentary delves into the recent outbreaks of cyanobacteria, also known as toxic algae or harmful algal blooms, across the eleven Finger Lakes. Through a compelling exploration, Bloom examines the causes, impacts, and potential solutions to this growing environmental issue, which threatens drinking water, native wildlife, and the multi-billion-dollar tourism economy of Central New York. As research into this problem continues, Bloom takes you beneath the waves to uncover the environmental factors contributing to the disruption of this beloved region. Don’t miss this eye-opening documentary that brings vital awareness to the future of the Finger Lakes!