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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Stopping Polluted Stormwater In Its Tracks Thanks to $13,000 Grant
A long-term problem for Lake George is getting a solution, thanks to partnership between the LGA and the Town of Lake George and a $13,000 grant from the Lake Champlain Basin Program. When installed, the solution being supported by the grant will prevent more than half a million gallons of polluted stormwater from getting into…
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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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Forging Ahead For Lake George
By Walt Lender LGA Executive Director The adage “many hands make light work” is so true for projects to protect Lake George’s water quality. What makes the “light work” even more powerful and more effective is when the projects marshal a variety of forces who can multiply their investment in clean water, following a comprehensive…
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Water Sampling Program To Expand Thanks To Donation from IP Foundation
Thanks to a $2,668 grant from the International Paper Foundation, the Lake George Association will be able to expand our water sampling program to one more location in 2020. “The donation from the International Paper Foundation will help us continue our work monitoring the water quality of Lake George,” said Kristen Wilde, the LGA’s Director…
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Lake George Village Receiving $9.4 Million from New York for Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement
“On behalf of the 2,000+ members of the Lake George Association, we want to thank Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York State for providing more than $9 million in funding for the Lake George Waste Water Treatment Plant,” said Walt Lender, Executive Director of the Lake George Association. “Congratulations to Mayor Blais for the award…
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2019 LGA Successes, Stepping Into 2020
We invite you to take a look at some of the ways the LGA protected Lake George water quality in 2019, and hope you will support us with your membership or other donation to get us ready for the fight in 2020! Our ability to protect Lake George from the major contributor to water quality…
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Don’t miss your opportunity to protect Lake George! 12 unique reasons to make a gift to the LGA today!
As you are developing your end-of-the-year financial plans, I wanted to remind you that the Lake George Association relies on gifts from members and friends to do our work, and that those gifts are critical to our continued success protecting Lake George’s water quality! There are many ways you can help us, and many reasons…
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