2020 totals nearly double what’s been removed in previous years More than 145,000 pounds of invasive Eurasian watermilfoil has been removed from Lake George from June through the middle of September, almost as much as the two previous years combined, thanks to the efficiency of the suction harvesting process and four crews of divers working….
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Another Invasive Prevented: Inspectors Remove Hydrilla From Boat At Dunhams Bay Site
LGA’s Kristen Wilde Confirms Identity Of Invasive Plant Lake George dodged another bullet, thanks to the attentive Vessel Inspection Technicians at the Dunham’s Bay boat inspection site. A vessel arriving at Lake George last month after boating in the Connecticut River was carrying hydrilla, one of the fastest growing invasive plants in the US –…
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LGA Identifies Invasive Quagga Mussels And Fanwort in Samples Removed From Boats During Park Commission Inspections
“Well, there’s something you don’t see every day, fortunately!” said Kristen Wilde, the LGA’s Director of Education. Kristen is the Lake George Association’s resident invasive species knowledge base, and assists the Lake George Park Commission in identifying invasive species found and removed during the inspections as part of the Mandatory Boat Inspection Program on Lake…
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LGA Hires Siena Grad Emily Boucher As New Environmental Educator
The Lake George Association has hired Emily Boucher to be its Environmental Educator. Her primary responsibility at the LGA is to help Kristen Wilde, Director of Education, introduce the young minds in the watershed to the idea that water quality protection is critical, and that everyone has a part in making water quality protection happen….
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LGA’s 2020 Annual Meeting Will Be Virtual, Set for Friday, June 26
For the first time in its 135-year history, the LGA’s annual meeting will be completely online. The meeting discussing the LGA’s work in 2019 and upcoming work for 2020 is scheduled for June 26. Meeting sign-ins begin at 9:45 a.m., with presentations starting at 10:00 a.m. Sign up to participate in the meeting here: https://www.lakegeorgeassociation.org/annual-meeting During…
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LGA Supports Delay In Starting Mandatory Boat Inspection Program
The Lake George Association Board of Directors and members fully support the Lake George Park Commission’s decision, announced late yesterday, to delay the opening of the Mandatory Boat Inspection Program until June 1. The announcement can be seen here: https://lgpc.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2020/04/lgpc-press-release-boat-inspection-program-june-1-opening.pdf “At this time of year, we understand there is little risk of transporting and/or introducing…
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LGA Members Investing $30,000 To Protect LG From Invasives
Mandatory Boat Inspection Program Saving Water Quality Stopping invasive species from entering Lake George is the most cost-effective way to protect the Class AA-Special water – because once an invasive species is established it is virtually cost-prohibitive to eradicate. It is with that in mind that for 2020 the Lake George Association has again dedicated…
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Invasive Spread Prevention Grant Helps LGA Protect Lake’s Water Quality
Recognizing that education and outreach are important parts of the job to stem the spread of invasive species, the Lake George Association applied for and has been granted $5,797 by the Lake Champlain Basin Program to hire a summer staff member to expand community and individual awareness of the dangers posed by invasives. “Considering the…
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LGA Seeking Invasive Species Education Intern
Position: Lake George Invasive Species Education Intern Deadline to apply: March 31, 2020 Seasonal: May through August 2020. Hours and days may fluctuate based on programs and events. Start and end date flexible. Full time. Compensation $12.00 per hour. Position Summary:The Lake George Invasive Species Education Intern will be responsible for assisting the LGA Director…
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Keeping LG Clean, One Boat At A Time
The Lake George Park Commission released its 2019 Lake George Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program Report this afternoon. We were pleased to be a financial partner (we paid $30,000 to the Lake George Park Commission in 2019 to help cover the costs of the boat inspection program). “We thank the Lake George Park Commission for…
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