Invasive Species in the Lake George Watershed |
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Invasive Species 101 Lake George Invaders Lake George Lake Steward Program Adirondack Invasive Species Awareness Week
July 2012 -NYS Governor Cuomo signs new legislation to restrict sale, possession and importation of invasive species.
May 2012 - Rainbow Beach Association is first Lake George homeowner association to adopt its own boat launching regulations.
Sept. 2011 - Warren County Passes Invasives Transport Law - First of its kind in the state
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The LGA's Lake George invasive species program seeks to control and prevent the spread of aquatic and terrestrial invasive species in and around Lake George. Invasive species present a primary threat to water quality and clarity. Education and spread prevention are the most cost effective ways to control invasive species on Lake George, and the LGA has significant investment in both. The LGA’s broad focus on both aquatic and terrestrial invasive species aims to keep the Lake and its watershed healthy for years to come. Management efforts undertaken once an invasive species has established itself in the Lake are difficult and costly. For example, the Asian Clam -- will require extensive resources and funding to control. The LGA is playing an active and hands-on role on the Asian Clam Rapid Response Task Force, the group researching and testing options to manage the clam. The LGA's invasive species program operates on a variety of levels — We are also active in monitoring, mapping, and management. Often our management activities engage a youth group in community service. Check out the links to the left more more details on our work with invasive species. If you have questions, send an email to Emily DeBolt, director of education, at info@lakegeorgeassociation.org or call 518-668-3558.
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