By Ry Rivard Builders and homeowners around Lake George are likely to face new rules meant to keep rain and melting snow from sweeping pollution into the once-pristine lake. These rules, known as stormwater regulations, are common in cities … [Read more...] about Regulators look to tighten Lake George pollution protections
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Salt through the hourglass: Legal deadlines put contamination relief out of reach
New York's rules defeat lawsuits over road-salt pollution By Ry Rivard Two years ago a dozen or so Adirondack homeowners prepared to sue the state of New York for polluting their drinking water. They had evidence that road salt dumped by the … [Read more...] about Salt through the hourglass: Legal deadlines put contamination relief out of reach
New stormwater regs proposed for Lake George
In the latest action trying to spare Lake George from turning green, the lake’s main regulatory agency is proposing new rules to curb runoff from lakeside development, including a ban on lawn fertilizer within 50 feet of the lake. The … [Read more...] about New stormwater regs proposed for Lake George
New threats bring call for fresh look at Adirondack lakes
Changes lead researchers to seek new survey of park waters By Ry Rivard As climate change ripples across the Adirondacks, researchers and activists are worried they don’t know what warming water is doing to fish in the region’s thousands of … [Read more...] about New threats bring call for fresh look at Adirondack lakes
State poised to study Park’s salt problems
By RY RIVARD In the state's first serious attempt at reining in the 300 million pounds of road salt dumped each year in the Adirondack Park, state lawmakers this week approved a bill to study how much damage salt is doing in the region, … [Read more...] about State poised to study Park’s salt problems
Banks look to protect Lake George water
By Ry Rivard Worried about the long-term health of Lake George and the economy it supports, two banks are offering special loans to upgrade septic systems that are leaking sewage into the lake. The loan program shows that despite anchoring one … [Read more...] about Banks look to protect Lake George water
