Another forest pest on the move in the Adirondacks
Emerald ash borer hit the park last week. Now, the state Department of Environmental Conservation says hemlock woolly adelgid is here again.
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Inspectors block new Lake George invaders as boat numbers swell
This summer is bringing more boaters and more invasive species threats to Lake George. But inspectors are catching these aquatic hitchhikers.
Emerald ash borer documented for first time in Adirondacks
State Department of Transportation staff found an infestation of the invasive Emerald Ash borer in Chester near the Schroon River.
State comptroller: DEC must improve invasive species control
The state comptroller is calling on the Department of Environmental Conservation do more to combat the spread of invasive species.
‘I’m encouraged’: Minerva Lake herbicide shows promising results
The results of a new herbicide for Eurasian watermilfoil appear promising, but the Adirondack Park Agency says more monitoring is needed.
Lake Champlain’s back door for invasive species
By Ry Rivard
The builders of the 19th century gave little thought to the bad things that happen when fish and plants move through canals and end up in places they don’t belong.
APA approves herbicide use on Minerva Lake
For the third time in at least 20 years, the Adirondack Park Agency approved the use of a herbicide for managing an aquatic invasive species.
Adirondackers on guard against forest pests
As global warming takes the edge off of the coldest Northeastern nights, entomologists and foresters fear the Adirondacks are becoming more hospitable to some pests.
Northway boat wash signage questioned
The Lake George Park Commission found that “less than 250 boats, or 2.4% of sealed vessels arriving at the LGPC inspection stations had seals from this site,” referring to the Exit 18 station.
2019 Adirondack stories of the year
Whatever you want to call it -- even if you just call it a lot of people enjoying nature -- the effort to understand and plan for the rising number of people driving to and hiking in the High Peaks dominated discussions among Adirondack Park advocates, municipal officials and resource managers in 2019.