Agency puts aside concerns of unknown consequences of dropping chemical in Adirondack lakes amid widespread interest By Zachary Matson Lake Luzerne can move forward with a plan to release a chemical herbicide in the town’s namesake lake this … [Read more...] about Park agency approves Lake Luzerne’s plan to kill lake weeds with herbicide
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What is ProcellaCOR herbicide and how does it target milfoil?
What’s at play in using an herbicide in Adirondack waters By Zachary Matson From Lake George and Lake Luzerne in the southern Adirondacks to Horseshoe Pond north of Paul Smiths, lakes in the Adirondacks have struggled to control … [Read more...] about What is ProcellaCOR herbicide and how does it target milfoil?
Lake communities line up for herbicide approval from APA
State appeals ruling that voided Lake George permit as it considers Lake Luzerne plan By Zachary Matson While a plan to use an aquatic herbicide in Lake George instigated a permit-vacating lawsuit, a line of communities across the park is … [Read more...] about Lake communities line up for herbicide approval from APA
Lake George Park Commission tries new bid for milfoil herbicide
Applications to state agencies underway, despite pending litigation By Gwendolyn Craig Ongoing litigation over herbicide use in Lake George isn’t stopping the lake’s regulatory body from attempting chemical treatment for Eurasian watermilfoil … [Read more...] about Lake George Park Commission tries new bid for milfoil herbicide
Herbicide wins last approval for use in Lake George
Application set for June, despite opposition from two commissioners and public By Zachary Matson Lake George Park officials will move forward with a plan to combat invasive Eurasian watermilfoil with an aquatic herbicide, overruling … [Read more...] about Herbicide wins last approval for use in Lake George
Lake George to move ahead in battle against milfoil
In split vote, APA approves herbicide use, despite opposition By Gwendolyn Craig Despite objections from several stakeholders, the Adirondack Park Agency on Thursday approved a controversial plan to apply an herbicide to two infestations of … [Read more...] about Lake George to move ahead in battle against milfoil