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Adirondack invasive species primer with expert Brian Greene

By Mike Lynch

Tips for preventing the spread of some troublesome species

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Photo at top: Red pine scale creates “woolly” cocoons around the base of pine needles. Photo courtesy of DEC

Red pine scale found in Lake George: What you need to know

By Mike Lynch

Public asked to be on lookout for dead red pine trees in Adirondacks caused by invasive insect 

milfoil in lake george

ProcellaCOR herbicide use expanded to more Adirondack waters in 2024

By Zachary Matson

Lake George sees first chemical management of invasive plants as herbicide use grows across Adirondack waters

New director on the ‘never-ending’ fight against invasive species in the Adirondack Park

By Zachary Matson

Brian Greene discusses the challenges facing Adirondack Park as it loses its natural defenses against invasive species, emphasizing the role of herbicides in future conservation efforts

phragmites on the Adirondack Rail Trail

Adirondack Rail Trail users invited to join the fight against invasive plants

By Gwendolyn Craig

Visitors encouraged to use 'Play, Clean, Go' approach to stopping the spread

emerald ash borer

First documented sighting of invasive tree killer in the Adirondack Park’s Essex County

By Gwendolyn Craig

Emerald ash borer, an invasive beetle that kills ash trees, was caught in a trap in mid-July in Essex County, state officials have confirmed.

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Precautionary measures initiated following detection of invasive round goby fish

By Zachary Matson

Detection at Champlain Canal’s second lock in Halfmoon triggers extra monitoring

View of Lake George from Rogers Rock. Explorer file photo

An environmental duel: Lake George to face herbicide treatment amidst debate about safety, use

By Zachary Matson

The Lake George Park Commission continues to press forward on its controversial plan to use an herbicide to fight invasive milfoil.

view from terzian woodlot trail of lake george

Lake George residents upset over uninspected boat launches

By Zachary Matson

Volunteers document out-of-state boat launches raising concerns about invasive species spread at Million Dollar Beach ramp

invasive milfoil

What lakes are next for herbicide treatment?

By Zachary Matson

Lake communities across the Adirondack Park look to ProcellaCOR as key in fight against invasive weed

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