By Zachary Matson Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday signed a new law enabling the establishment of more boat inspection stations in and around the Adirondack Park aimed at minimizing the spread of aquatic invasive species. The new law … [Read more...] about Hochul signs invasives transport law
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Hydrilla and other invasives knocking on doors to the Adirondacks
Invasive mitigation efforts continue as groups await permanent boat inspection law By Zachary Matson Hydrilla, a hulking aquatic invasive plant that has been found in other parts of the state and broader east coast region, continued to … [Read more...] about Hydrilla and other invasives knocking on doors to the Adirondacks
Across the Adirondacks, tourism was up and down this summer
By Mike De Socio The takeaway from last summer was clear: More visitors than ever flocked to the Adirondacks to get their fill of open space in a year that had us confined in our homes due to the pandemic. This summer, when travel began … [Read more...] about Across the Adirondacks, tourism was up and down this summer
Adirondack boat inspections close to becoming permanent
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
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