By Gwendolyn Craig Hiking trails weren’t the only outdoor recreational activity to see record numbers of people this season. Preliminary boat inspection data shows numbers were up significantly for Lake George, Lake Champlain and many other … [Read more...] about Boat stewards keep hydrilla and more from Adirondack lakes during busy pandemic season
Lake Champlain Basin Program
A lake in crisis
Battling 'putrid' outbreaks on the Adirondack Park's eastern flank, New York and Vermont advocates struggle to reduce phosphorus pollution in Lake Champlain By RY RIVARD A few billion years ago, cyanobacteria were creators. The colorful … [Read more...] about A lake in crisis
What is a harmful algal bloom?
By CORRINA PARNAPY Lake Champlain, like some other Adirondack lakes, experiences harmful algal blooms. These blooms can close beaches, impact drinking water and deter people from recreating. Organizations and agencies on both sides of the lake are … [Read more...] about What is a harmful algal bloom?