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
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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
2021 EXPLORED: Invasive species
The endless fight against invasive species continued apace in 2021. Some new invasive species inched into the Adirondack Park, while some continued to unsuccessfully seek a foothold - like hydrilla, which was intercepted by Adirondack … [Read more...] about 2021 EXPLORED: Invasive species
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
Tamarack trees face fresh threats
DEC: Eastern larch beetle outbreak affecting healthy trees By Megan Plete Postol Recent reports of dead and dying Eastern larch (commonly known as tamarack) trees in the Adirondacks have been traced to Eastern larch beetle attacks, with a new … [Read more...] about Tamarack trees face fresh threats