By Gwendolyn Craig Not even the most protected island on Lake George could escape the latest invasive species scourge. Dome Island has hemlock woolly adelgid. The island is within sight of the 250-acre adelgid infestation found on the eastern … [Read more...] about Invasive bug found on protected Lake George island
Invasive Species
Satellites could help spot hemlock woolly adelgid on Lake George
By Gwendolyn Craig The approximately 250-acres of sick hemlock trees on the eastern shore of Lake George were likely infected by the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid for five years or more, experts said Tuesday. The timeline is leading some to … [Read more...] about Satellites could help spot hemlock woolly adelgid on Lake George
Fish Creek Campground plan raises concerns
Lake advocates want better protections against invasive species By Mike Lynch The state is updating its management plan for the popular Fish Creek Pond Campground and Day Use Area, and at least one organization has concerns about the plan’s … [Read more...] about Fish Creek Campground plan raises concerns
Warren County survey shows emerald ash borer infestation has likely spread
By Gwendolyn Craig It appears more than just a few ash trees at the Warren County boat launch in Chester are infected with the emerald ash borer, surveyors are finding. The Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP) and the state Department … [Read more...] about Warren County survey shows emerald ash borer infestation has likely spread
Divers clear popular Lake George waterfront of most invasive plants
By Gwendolyn Craig A surprise garden of invasive aquatic plants growing off the shores of Million Dollar Beach in Lake George in 2019, appears to be nearly gone. That's good news for swimmers and boaters alike, though it cost more than … [Read more...] about Divers clear popular Lake George waterfront of most invasive plants
Another forest pest on the move in the Adirondacks
By Gwendolyn Craig The bad news for Adirondack forests continues. The state Department of Environmental Conservation announced Tuesday that a camper in Washington County found the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid on the Glen Island Campground … [Read more...] about Another forest pest on the move in the Adirondacks