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Rochester runs warmer than normal this month
October 15, 2026
The past 30 days at Rochester airport have been warmer than normal, with mean daily highs of 67.5°F (0.9°F above normal) and mean daily lows of 49.1°F (1.7°F above normal).
Monroe County slides into abnormally dry conditions
October 15, 2026
Monroe County entered Abnormally Dry conditions the week of October 13-19, 2026, with 25.02% of the county classified D0 or worse. October precipitation to date was 0.8 inches, 0.2 inches below normal for this point in the month at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport, 7 km from the ecosystem.
Chinook Salmon running in Erie/Ontario tributaries
October 15, 2026
were recorded on October 14 and October 7 in the Erie/Ontario region, consistent with the fall spawning run that typically peaks from late September through early October. These introduced Pacific salmon have been stocked in Lake Ontario tributaries since 1969.
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Pollution-sensitive caddisflies found in Potomac tributaries
October 20, 2026
and net-spinning caddisfly larvae recorded through October 16 in tributaries including the Potomac River system. These pollution-sensitive larvae require dissolved oxygen above 6 mg/L and indicate that some stream reaches maintain acceptable water quality despite regional impairment designations.
Caddisflies point to clean streams in Monroe County
October 15, 2026
including Salt and Pepper Microcaddisfly were recorded on October 14 and October 3 in Monroe County. These pollution-sensitive larvae thrive in clean, well-oxygenated water and their continued presence indicates sustained suitable stream conditions for their development.
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