Lake George Park Commission convenes septic system committee
Local governments in the Lake George basin, have been under more pressure to address leaking septic systems that could be impacting water quality.
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The battle against Lake George beach closures
By Kris Parker
A series of beach closures has sparked an intensive search for the origin of contamination
Your money or your water
By Ry Rivard
Grant matching rules leave Adirondack towns waiting for funds needed to complete water/sewer projects
State of the Lake: Sparkling sands and (usually) clear water on Champlain
This year’s report finds a lake that routinely produces safe drinking water, swimming and fishing, but that also has problems that are likely to worsen as the world continues warming.
Adirondack boat inspections close to becoming permanent
State lawmakers unanimously passed a bill strengthening and making permanent a law against spreading aquatic invasive species.
Adirondack lakes turning browner … but in a good way
By Ry Rivard
When Paul Bukaveckas returned to Silver Lake after decades away, the lake was not so clear as he had remembered. And that was a good thing.
Changes afoot on Upper Saranac
By Ry Rivard
Recent events suggest the lake is now due for another reckoning over how the lake will be used.
State: Saranac Lake Marina expansion doesn’t require major study
By Ry Rivard
The state's attorneys argue that only about a dozen more boats will be on Lower Saranac Lake at any time after a marina expansion.
Champlain’s wild card
By Ry Rivard
Wild-born lake trout, long a rare catch, thrive in changed waters.
What to do about harmful algal blooms?
By Ry Rivard
Lake George water studies have warned about septic tank sewage polluting the lake. The state has done little about it.