LGA Resource Library

All resources listed can be borrowed by local teachers in and around the Lake George Watershed.

If there is something pertaining to water, watersheds, or water quality that you would like to have access to, please let us know. We may be able to obtain a grant to purchase it.

EnviroScape 3-D Watershed Model
This EnviroScape Watershed/Nonpoint Source Model tracks pollution from nonpoint sources, including residential areas, forestry areas, transportation, recreation, agriculture and construction, as well as from industry as a point source. For more info on this model, click here.

Groundwater model: Through the use of food coloring and water, it is possible to observe a wide range of groundwater movements and contamination events. The following are examples of some of the actions demonstrated:

Functioning of tile drainage systems
Water table fluctuations
Leaking landfills and underground storage tanks
Movement of water in artesian wells
Nonpoint source leaching and well contamination

Videos:

“Adirondack Waters: Can We Keep Them Clean?” (30 min. video about water quality in the Adk. Park)
“Hudson River Recovery: Choosing the Most Effective PCB Remedy” (20 min. video on PCBs in the Hudson. Put together by GE.)
“Lake George: Queen of American Lakes” (A souvenir video of the Lake George Region: footage of Lake George, history, attractions and recreational activities, visual guide to favorite locations.)
“Stop Exotics: Clean Your Boat” (11 min. Cliff Clavin (John Ratzenberger) shows how boaters can help prevent the spread of exotic species.)
“The Streamkeeper” (25 min. with Bill Nye, The Science Guy”. Journey through a watershed and learn how to investigate your stream, inventory and monitor, and take action.)
“We All Live Downstream: An Introduction” (30 min. High school- Adult. This video examines Oregon's Tualatin River, a waterway that struggles to survive under pressure from nonpoint source pollution. Like many fresh water supplies across our nation, the Tualatin absorbs pollution from a variety of sources. This video examines how local residents and government officials are trying to reduce nonpoint source pollution. It also offers tips to help each of us play an active role in cleaning up our nation's drinking water supplies.

Puppets:

A variety of animals found within the Lake George watershed.