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After herbicide use, Lake George divers see desired results

By Zachary Matson

Lake manager says 30-day look at bays treated with ProcellaCOR are showing dead milfoil, green natives

godlfish in a pond

Lake George takes creative measures to combat invasive goldfish

By Times Union

Unwanted aquarium pets turn into a costly ecological threat

Adirondack Park Agency gives go ahead to herbicide in Lake George

By Zachary Matson

Window of time to use ProcellaCOR this year ends June 30

Clearing invasives such as buckthorn and honeysuckle at Essex Quarry revealed a small, scenic pond.

Community and scientists unite against invasive species in Adirondack Park

By Tim Rowland

At Essex Quarry, dedicated groups are making a difference in the fight against invasive plants

Zack Simek speculates that a combination of causes may be killing the trees. Photo by Mike Lynch

What’s killing red pines?

By Mike Lynch

Scientists are trying to find out what killed many of the red pines on the eastern edge of the Stephenson Range near Wilmington. Dozens of trees, perhaps hundreds, have died in recent years.

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