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 The Tiny Cargo Company has big plans for its scale up at new facility Gene Marrano February 23, 2026 0 Roanoke College Poll: Virginians support tougher gun laws but doubt the impact Clark Palmer February 23, 2026 0 Virginia Tech to host Afghan female soldiers and student author for storytelling event Web Staff February 23, 2026 0