Warming temperatures to blame; fish habitat at risk By Zachary Matson Dissolved oxygen levels have been declining in Adirondack lakes in recent decades and new research shows that could be a big problem for fish. Warming temperatures mean … [Read more...] about Research shows Adirondack lakes are losing oxygen
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In the field, on the water, at the lab
The surveyors who dropped nets (and beer) in 1,500 Adirondack lakes By Zachary Matson Field crews during a 1980s survey of 1,476 Adirondack lakes started work many Monday mornings at far-flung airstrips in Piseco Lake, Old Forge or … [Read more...] about In the field, on the water, at the lab
State takes ownership of last unprotected shoreline on Thirteenth Lake
Adirondack Land Trust transfers 17 acres to the state for $525k By Zachary Matson The state in November took ownership of 17 acres on the east shore of Thirteenth Lake in Johnsburg, adding the lake’s last stretch of unprotected shoreline to the … [Read more...] about State takes ownership of last unprotected shoreline on Thirteenth Lake
Lake George Park Commission nearing septic regulations
Supporters back inspection program to protect water quality By Zachary Matson A proposed septic inspection program on Lake George cleared one of its final hurdles in a recent public hearing where support for new regulations outstripped … [Read more...] about Lake George Park Commission nearing septic regulations
Warm, sunny fall weather produces HABs on Adirondack lakes
First-ever cyanobacteria blooms documented on Lake Colby, Lower Saranac Lake, Moose Pond By Zachary Matson Warm, sunny and calm weather in recent weeks drove the formation of cyanobacteria blooms on lakes and ponds throughout the Adirondacks, … [Read more...] about Warm, sunny fall weather produces HABs on Adirondack lakes
Neighbors’ dispute over septic systems continues in court
Supreme Court upholds APA's permit amendment decision for the last undeveloped lot in Upper Saranac subdivision By Gwendolyn Craig Seven homeowners in a Franklin County subdivision on Upper Saranac Lake are planning to appeal their unsuccessful … [Read more...] about Neighbors’ dispute over septic systems continues in court