Groups mount eradication efforts parkwide By Carolyn Shapiro Doug Johnson remembers noticing Japanese knotweed for the first time about 15 years ago in southern Vermont, where his wife’s parents own an old farmhouse. He didn’t recognize the … [Read more...] about Knocking out knotweed
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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
Lake George groups at odds over plan to use herbicide that targets milfoil
By Dana Holmlund The Lake George Park Commission (LGPC) is seeking Adirondack Park Agency approval to trial the herbicide ProcellaCOR EC in two dense patches of invasive Eurasian watermilfoil in Lake George. After years of milfoil management, the … [Read more...] about Lake George groups at odds over plan to use herbicide that targets milfoil
State water managers take steps to ward off round goby
Champlain canal system locks to remain open for now By Zachary Matson State officials recently outlined plans to prevent the invasive round goby fish from reaching Lake Champlain, stopping short of promising to close a lock on the canal … [Read more...] about State water managers take steps to ward off round goby
Groups mobilize to ward off round goby fish invasion
Nature Conservancy calls on governor to keep Champlain Canal lock closed By Zachary Matson The invasive round goby fish that has wreaked havoc in the Great Lakes and spread across New York in the state canal system is heading toward … [Read more...] about Groups mobilize to ward off round goby fish invasion
Invasive insects spreading in Adirondack Park
By Gwendolyn Craig Two invasive species known for killing ash and hemlock trees have spread beyond where they were originally discovered in the southern Adirondack Park. Hemlock woolly adelgid and emerald ash borer were found in a handful of new … [Read more...] about Invasive insects spreading in Adirondack Park