As harmful algal blooms appear in more Adirondack locations, scientists and researchers work to figure out reasons why By Mike De Socio Harmful algal blooms (HABs) continued to appear across the Adirondacks this year and over a longer period of … [Read more...] about Understanding algal blooms
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Another harmful algal bloom spotted on Lake George in October
Latest sighting garnered little public attention despite heightened water quality concerns By Zachary Matson A harmful algal bloom formed on Lake George in early October during a stretch of calm and sunny weather, the second concerning … [Read more...] about Another harmful algal bloom spotted on Lake George in October
Taking control of water quality: Lake George targeting wide-reaching septic inspection program
Fees, fixes and replacements would be mandated By Zachary Matson The Lake George Park Commission is moving toward instituting one of the widest-reaching septic system inspection programs in the state, covering at least 3,400 properties in … [Read more...] about Taking control of water quality: Lake George targeting wide-reaching septic inspection program
The longest swim
Swimmer conquers Lake George twice in back-to-back slogs By Alan Wechsler Charlotte Brynn may have set the record for fastest Lake George swim. But for longest swim, Caroline Block has her beat. Only a month after Brynn’s accomplishment in … [Read more...] about The longest swim
Marathon swimmer dives into a rich Lake George tradition
By Alan Wechsler At 8:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2020, Charlotte Brynn eased herself into the gently lapping waters of Lake George from the dock at Snug Harbor Marina in Ticonderoga. She was wearing a one-piece competitive-style bathing suit and … [Read more...] about Marathon swimmer dives into a rich Lake George tradition
Harmful algal bloom crops up on Lake George
Blooms confirmed for portions of Lake Champlain as well By Gwendolyn Craig It might be the new norm. Environmental conservation officials have confirmed a harmful algal bloom at the southern end of Lake George earlier this week. This is the … [Read more...] about Harmful algal bloom crops up on Lake George