From Our Glimmerglass by Kiyoko Yokota

Lakefront Property Owners Advised to Avoid Polystyrene

The Otsego Lake Association has been aware of reports from concerned citizens regarding expanded polystyrene foam (EPF, commonly known as Styrofoam) debris in Otsego Lake. They typically look blue, pink, tan, or white and have various shapes and sizes resembling pieces of popcorn. Their possible sources have been identified as deteriorating floating docks, improperly disposed coolers and containers for food, beverages, and bait, and sunken watercraft (which often has foam-filled compartments inside the hull for buoyancy).