DEC fields reports from residents across Adirondacks about infestation of gypsy moth caterpillars By Megan Plete Postol Portions of the Adirondacks are among the numerous locations across the state affected by an increase in gypsy moth … [Read more...] about Gypsy moth caterpillar invasion: ‘It’s a plague’
Environment
NY unleashes predator bugs to eat hemlock pests
By Gwendolyn Craig Nicholas Dietschler and Marshall Lefebvre were in a boat headed out to Lake George’s Paradise Bay, a cooler set between them. They were not out for a picnic. On this sunny, blustery May day, the pair of researchers from … [Read more...] about NY unleashes predator bugs to eat hemlock pests
Boat inspections begin as invasive species law awaits strengthening
By Gwendolyn Craig State lawmakers are rushing to pass a bill giving conservation officials greater, permanent authority to fight the spread of aquatic invasive species in the Adirondack Park, but time is running out before the current law … [Read more...] about Boat inspections begin as invasive species law awaits strengthening
Adirondack lakes turning browner … but in a good way
Water researcher sees recovery from acid rain in the tint of lakes By Ry Rivard When Paul Bukaveckas was first studying the effects of acid rain on Adirondack lakes in the late 1980s, he came across some stunning sights. On Silver Lake, the … [Read more...] about Adirondack lakes turning browner … but in a good way
Adirondack Council calls for widespread septic regulations
By Ry Rivard Local governments across the Adirondack Park should require homeowners to inspect their backyard sewage systems for leaks, environmental activists are arguing. In a new position paper, the Adirondack Council argues that leaking … [Read more...] about Adirondack Council calls for widespread septic regulations
Lake George Land Conservancy buys land to protect key waters
By Mike Lynch Lake George Land Conservancy recently added lands that will allow them help protect wetlands and waterways near one of the Adirondack Park's well-known lakes. It bought 154 acres in the Town of Putnam, in the northeastern region … [Read more...] about Lake George Land Conservancy buys land to protect key waters