By Gwendolyn Craig Since at least 1985, the invasive Eurasian watermilfoil has populated Lake George’s waters, which also means officials have tried many different ways of getting rid of it. One of those ways is now in the garbage, … [Read more...] about Decades-old milfoil mats removed from Lake George
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Invasive bug found on protected Lake George island
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
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
Hemlock woolly adelgid found on nearly 250 acres along Lake George
By Gwendolyn Craig The second recorded infestation of hemlock woolly adelgid in the Adirondack Park has spread far beyond a Lake George campsite where it was first discovered. The state Department of Environmental Conservation announced … [Read more...] about Hemlock woolly adelgid found on nearly 250 acres along Lake George
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