One of our most important initiatives here at the LGA is to create the lake stewards of the future. We do whatever we can to instill in our young people a love and appreciation for the unique qualities of Lake...

This month a bill on invasive species was introduced in the New York State Legislature by Assemblyman Sweeney. The bill will authorize the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to establish a list of invasive species that will be prohibited from...

Is grass all you can grow on a septic system drainfield? THINK AGAIN... and start planning for something more colorful and creative this spring! (Like the wild blue lupine pictured at left!) Lots of different plants can help your septic...

Check out the LGA's findings from the 2011 Lake Steward program. The steward program seeks to protect the Lake from the introduction and spread of invasive species. These invasives can negatively affect our ecosystem, our property values, and our tourism-driven...

We're getting a bit of mixed precipitation as I write this, but most folks' lawns around the Lake are bare... so just in case you're thinking of getting an extra early start on your spring yard work, I thought I'd...

Last time we talked about: new de-icing products that are better alternatives to sand and traditional rock salt; ways to increase traction, like birdseed; a way to decrease drifting snow, tree fences; and ways to reduce your use of de-icing...

Ok, we finally got some snow! It was the very beautiful type of snow that lined all the trees and bushes. What does that mean for the Lake? Is snow environmentally beneficial? (I'll explore that in today's blog post.) And...

Ok, I admit it. I didn't make ANY New Year's resolutions. But maybe its not too late? Here's a few all of us who love Lake George could make: 1. Clean up lake-side trash wherever and whenever you see it....