Under Supervisor Strough’s leadership, Queensbury has been at the forefront of municipal Lake protection efforts, particularly in wastewater and stormwater management, with a goal of minimizing the nutrient loading that can lead to harmful algal blooms and other water quality problems.
Bolton Couple Installs a New Wastewater Treatment System In Their Home to Help Protect Lake George Water Quality
Scott and Jennifer Jacobs didn’t think twice when presented with the idea of replacing the antiquated cesspool at their 100-year-old “empty nester” home in the Town of Bolton with a small-scale wastewater treatment plant … inside the house.
State Supreme Court Grants Final Approval for Creation of New Lake George Association
Merger of the LGA and The FUND for Lake George Creates Preeminent Lake Protection Organization: Science-guided, People-powered, Purpose-driven It’s official. There is now a new Lake George Association. New York State Supreme Court Justice Martin Auffredou has granted the requisite state approval for the much-anticipated merger of the Lake George Association (LGA) and The FUND…
Read More
LGA Announces 13th Annual Bookmark Contest: ‘Only Rain Down The Storm Drain’
Contest Of Student Artwork Focuses on Lake Protection Message The Lake George Association is inviting all students to send us their original artwork for this year’s Lake George Bookmark Contest. “We love seeing the creativity and artistic abilities of the students,” said Kristen Wilde, the LGA’s Director of Education. “And we love how seriously they…
Read More
LGA Seeks Invasive Species Education Intern for Summer 2021
Deadline to apply: April 2, 2021 Seasonal: June through August 2021. Hours and days may fluctuate based on programs and events. Start and end date flexible. Full time. Compensation $13.00 per hour. Position Summary: The Lake George Association (LGA) is an environmental not-for-profit located in Lake George, New York. For additional background information on the…
Read More
Grant Allows LGA To Expand “Science From Your Sofa” Video Series
The Lake Champlain Basin Program has awarded the Lake George Association a grant of $9,561 to build on the educational successes and popularity of the LGA’s “Science From Your Sofa” educational video series with new videos along with tie-in lessons and programs. “Your [Science From Your Sofa] proposal received very strong peer reviews,” said the…
Read More
$15K Grant to LGA Will Solve Polluted Stormwater Issue
Trinity Rock Road is location of Water Quality Protection Project LAKE GEORGE, NY – Thanks to a $15,630 grant to the Lake George Association from the Lake Champlain Basin Program, a longstanding issue with polluted stormwater is going to be solved this year. The project brings together the Lake George Association, the Town of Lake…
Read More
Thank You For Coming Through In 2020
Thank you for your strong and loyal support of the LGA in 2020! Because of you – even during the pandemic – Lake protection continued: Project Manager Randy Rath led a number of projects to directly protect the Lake’s water quality; Director of Education Kristen Wilde was able to continue the LGA’s water sampling programs…
Read More
LGA’s Randy Rath Honored As 2020 Conservationist Of Year
Recognizing Outstanding Work In His Field LGA Project Manager Randy Rath was named 2020 Conservationist of the Year by the Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District. “I’ve spent many years working with the staff at Soil and Water,” said Randy, “and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate this award. Receiving it is…
Read More
Special message from The Lake George Association and The FUND for Lake George on our Harmful Algal Bloom Response
The Lake George Association and The FUND for Lake George are pleased to announce that we are working together toward a goal of understanding what caused the Harmful Algal Bloom on Lake George — combining our respective expertise and resources — as well as to prioritize planned projects and to identify preventive actions.