The New York Times is reporting the spread of a single-celled algae called Didymosphenia geminata or Rock snot. This invasive species most likely from New Zealand (where it is also an invasive species) has infected the Esopus Creek, a vital tributary of the Hudson River. The Esopus is also a major source of water for New York City as well as an awesome creek to tube and kayak. Here's a link to the EPA page on this species.
Man, these invasive species are difficult. The Hudson is already inundated with water chestnuts, which make a pod that looks like a caltrop and can pierce the thickest bootie. Now we've got this:
Photo courtesy of wikipedia.
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