By Gwendolyn Craig November's reported harmful algal blooms weren't the first confirmed in Lake George, officials with the state Department of Environmental Conservation said this week. Another occurred in late October. Jacqueline Lendrum, … [Read more...] about State experts warn about harmful algal blooms on Lake George
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Decades-old milfoil mats removed from Lake George
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
Boat stewards keep hydrilla and more from Adirondack lakes during busy pandemic season
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
Divers clear popular Lake George waterfront of most invasive plants
By Gwendolyn Craig A surprise garden of invasive aquatic plants growing off the shores of Million Dollar Beach in Lake George in 2019, appears to be nearly gone. That's good news for swimmers and boaters alike, though it cost more than … [Read more...] about Divers clear popular Lake George waterfront of most invasive plants
Inspectors block new Lake George invaders as boat numbers swell
By Gwendolyn Craig The coronavirus pandemic is not keeping boaters or invasive species from traveling to Lake George, according to a mid-season inspection report by the Lake George Park Commission. In fact, this summer has been the busiest, at … [Read more...] about Inspectors block new Lake George invaders as boat numbers swell
Records show Lake George parasail company was fined $4,000 after 2019 accident
By Gwendolyn Craig The Lake George Park Commission fined a parasailing company earlier this year for violations related to a near-drowning of a customer last summer and breaching a 2016 order of consent, according to state documents. The … [Read more...] about Records show Lake George parasail company was fined $4,000 after 2019 accident