'Better safe than sorry': Experts warn about dangers of harmful algal blooms in Ellicott Creek

'Better safe than sorry': Experts warn about dangers of harmful algal blooms in Ellicott Creek

There's nothing like being near water in Western New York. But experts are putting out warnings about some waterways in our area because of algae."I don't exactly know how dangerous it is, I just know that when the bloom comes, don't let your dogs go swimming," said Kevin Hill, who takes his dog Thumper to Ellicott Creek Bark Park.There are signs up at the park that discourage owners from letting their dogs swim and that warn about the algal blo…