A Lake George Park Commission staff member checks a boat for invasive species in May at the Million Dollar Beach station in Lake George. Photo by Gwendolyn Craig By Gwendolyn Craig The coronavirus pandemic is not keeping boaters or invasive … [Read more...] about Inspectors block new Lake George invaders as boat numbers swell
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Emerald ash borer documented for first time in Adirondacks
The emerald ash borer, an invasive insect, has been documented for the first time in the Adirondack Park. By Gwendolyn Craig State officials confirmed Tuesday night that emerald ash borer has infested some trees in the Town of Chester. The … [Read more...] about Emerald ash borer documented for first time in Adirondacks
Ausable River Association resumes educational outings
Paddlers explore the waters of Lake Everest during a trip last summer. Photo courtesy of Ausable River Association By Francesca Krempa Looking for adventure on a budget? The Ausable River Association has got you covered. Starting this … [Read more...] about Ausable River Association resumes educational outings
Salt through the hourglass: Legal deadlines put contamination relief out of reach
Road salt melts snow in the Adirondack Park, where roadside residents have little recourse for contaminated wells. Photo by Nancie Battaglia New York's rules defeat lawsuits over road-salt pollution By Ry Rivard Two years ago a dozen or so … [Read more...] about Salt through the hourglass: Legal deadlines put contamination relief out of reach
New threats bring call for fresh look at Adirondack lakes
Researchers from the Adirondack Lake Survey Corp. know that Middle Pond, in the Saranac Lake Wild Forest, is not acidic because they have sampled it for years. Scientists and environmental advocates now want a broader survey to check for other water … [Read more...] about New threats bring call for fresh look at Adirondack lakes
State comptroller: DEC must improve invasive species control
A boat steward at the Adirondacks Welcome Center off of Exit 18 on the Northway washes a boat in June in Queensbury. Photo by Gwendolyn Craig By Gwendolyn Craig The state Comptroller issued an audit on Thursday showing the Department of … [Read more...] about State comptroller: DEC must improve invasive species control
