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.
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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.
Emerald ash borer confirmed in Jefferson County
The Cornell University Insect Diagnostic Lab confirmed the Jefferson County infestation sites, according to the New York Department of Environmental Conservation.
State shuts Lake George gates after hours to prevent invasive species
By Tim Rowland
Boaters who are still on the lake after the gates have been closed will have access to a call box that will connect them with DEC emergency dispatch for instructions on opening the gate.
Caroga wins grant to decontaminate boats
By Sara Ruberg
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on June 14 the state would award $2.8 million to projects for research, lake management plans and terrestrial and aquatic invasive species prevention in 11 different regions.
State lawmakers vote to extend invasive species protections
According to the DEC, its regulations since 2016 have required boat owners take “reasonable precautions” to clean, drain and dry their vessels, trailers and docks before launching them in any public water body.
An open door for invaders on Lake George?
By Mike Lynch
Some of Lake George’s top defenders worry that two boat launches on northern Lake George could become portals to invasives that they have so diligently tried to keep out.
Battle against invasive species continues in Adirondack waters
Last year marked the first time in ten years that the number of lakes in the Adirondack Park where aquatic invasive species were found did not increase.
Great Lakes Author Dan Egan talks about invasive species
There’s an urgency to “The Death and Life of the Great Lakes” by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Great Lakes reporter Dan Egan that reminds us there is still time to protect the fresh lakes and streams in the Adirondark Park. The book chronicles years of pollution, invasive species, and efforts to repair damage that in some…