High hopes for bacterium found in Claytor Lake Ian Price April 12, 2017 1 minute read Bacteria that freezes water at a higher temperature than normal has been discovered in Claytor Lake and researchers hope it could help produce rain in areas that need it most as WFIR’s Ian Price reports: VIDEO:Pseudomonas Syringae in action Share: Post navigation Previous: Christiansburg town manager dies from self-inflicted gunshot woundNext: Bikeshare program almost ready for launch Related Stories Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026