NYS Senate, Assembly bolster efforts to keep invasive species out of waterways By Gwendolyn Craig State lawmakers in the assembly and senate unanimously passed a bill this week strengthening and making permanent a law against spreading aquatic … [Read more...] about Adirondack boat inspections close to becoming permanent
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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
Changes afoot on Upper Saranac
Amid a shoreline moratorium, a marina lawsuit and a dam repair, state sponsors lake planning effort By Ry Rivard From winter 1989 through fall of 1990, Upper Saranac Lake was covered in algae, spoiling the lake for residents and tourists … [Read more...] about Changes afoot on Upper Saranac
State scales back on salt study
By Ry Rivard State lawmakers recently scaled back a study of road salt pollution in the Adirondacks, apparently bowing to concerns that the study could expose the state to liability from residents with unsafe water. Late last year, Gov. Andrew … [Read more...] about State scales back on salt study
Boat stewards keep hydrilla and more from Adirondack lakes during busy pandemic season
By Gwendolyn Craig Hiking trails weren’t the only outdoor recreational activity to see record numbers of people this season. Preliminary boat inspection data shows numbers were up significantly for Lake George, Lake Champlain and many other … [Read more...] about Boat stewards keep hydrilla and more from Adirondack lakes during busy pandemic season
Study tracks hiker impacts on birds and wildlife in the Adirondacks
By Gwendolyn Craig A number of environmental organizations have called for limits on use in the Adirondack Park’s High Peaks and for hikers to spread themselves out in the 6 million-acre park. But working diligently in the background is a group … [Read more...] about Study tracks hiker impacts on birds and wildlife in the Adirondacks