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Lake George Association dips into Adirondack Watershed Institute for new leader

By Zachary Matson

Recently named director of Adirondack Watershed Institute, Brendan Wiltse will instead take charge of the Lake George Association

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Lija Treibergs conducts research in Antarctica wearing goggles.

Antarctica research trip deepens appreciation of winter

By Chloe Bennett

Adirondack Watershed Institute scientist pursues dreams of researching ecosystems in Antartica's McMurdo Dry Valleys

Sagamore Lake

What can Adirondack lakes tell us about climate change?

By Zachary Matson

Scientists planning a far-reaching survey of climate change want to take the temperature of Adirondack lakes -- continuously and at different depths.

Lake Colden anglers

AWI takes over long-term lake monitoring  

By Zachary Matson

The program collects key data on 58 Adirondack lakes

Zoe Smith, Adirondack Watershed Institute

Zoë Smith promoted to director of Adirondack Watershed Institute

By Zachary Matson

Changes come as Paul Smith's College goes through leadership shifts

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No boat left behind

By Zachary Matson

Adirondack Watershed Institute boat stewards continue their education mission as a new boat cleanliness certification law takes effect

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Adirondack Watershed Institute lab achieves state certification

By Cayte Bosler

Paul Smith’s work recognized as crucial for water protection

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ASK A SCIENTIST: Michale Glennon on boreal birds

By Adirondack Explorer

Michale Glennon discusses her work monitoring birds in the lowland boreal environments of the Adirondacks.

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Hochul signs invasives transport law

By Zachary Matson

New law enables the establishment of more boat inspection stations in and around the park

Hydrilla and other invasives knocking on doors to the Adirondacks

By Zachary Matson

AWI stewards inspected over 84,000 boats in the Adirondacks this past summer, looking for invasive plants such as hydrilla

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