By GWENDOLYN CRAIG Lake George taxpayers received welcome news from Gov. Andrew Cuomo when he announced $9.4 million toward the village’s new wastewater treatment plant. The funding will help alleviate outsize costs to the 1,000 or so taxpayers … [Read more...] about State investment to save Lake George millions in sewer treatment
Lake George Association
The water sentinels
Lake associations keep watch for aquatic invaders and water degradation By SARA RUBERG The Adirondacks are filled with people who work every day to protect the park’s thousands of lakes and ponds. For some, it becomes a career. For others, like … [Read more...] about The water sentinels
State shuts Lake George gates after hours to prevent invasive species
By TIM ROWLAND Two boat launches on northern Lake George that had been accessible to boaters around the clock will now be locked down when invasive-species inspectors are not present, the Department of Environmental Conservation has … [Read more...] about State shuts Lake George gates after hours to prevent invasive species
The park’s watchdogs: A guide to Adirondack environmental groups
Who watches out for the Adirondack Park, and how do these organizations differ from one another? A new group--Adirondack Wilderness Advocates--is seeking nonprofit status, raising the question of what niche it and several other Adirondack groups … [Read more...] about The park’s watchdogs: A guide to Adirondack environmental groups
Former Lake George entertainment hub now filters pollutants
By SARA RUBERG Charles R. Wood Park in the Village of Lake George transcends a typical park. Visitors can enjoy recreational activities on one end which features a playground, skate park and festival commons. But the focal point of the park … [Read more...] about Former Lake George entertainment hub now filters pollutants
