Last year, sensor platforms were dispersed around Lake George, collecting vitally important data for maintaining and preserving the lake. This year, the project is expanding even more....
Boat Inspection Program Moving Toward Permanence
For the last two years, the Lake George Park Commission has been running a pilot version of an Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program designed to catch harmful invaders before they enter the lake. After determining that the boat inspection and...
Two Tracts Of Land Purchased In Lake George Area
Two parcels of land near Lake George were recently purchased by a conservation group and a land trust. The pair of buyers bought the tracts for preservation purposes and with the intention of expanding recreational opportunities in the area.Huckleberry Mountain...
Lake George Divers Hand-Picked 100,000 Pounds Of Weeds This Year
From the surface, Lake George looks as beautiful and pristine as ever, but this year, teams of divers were very busy with underwater landscaping....
New Plows Could Reduce Road Salt Usage This Winter
Last spring, the S.A.V.E. Lake George Partnership called for road salt reductions after it was learned that the lake's salt levels have tripled over the last generation. The inaugural Salt Summit was held this week to discuss the matter, and...
Park Commission Proposes To Make Boat Inspection Program Permanent
After the two-year pilot program that made boat inspections mandatory for anyone wishing to launch into Lake George proved to be a successful way to prevent aquatic invasive species from entering, the Lake George Park Commission has decided it will...
Humans Aren’t the Only Ones Who Enjoy Lake George… Four-Foot Rattlesnake Seen Taking a Dip
We all know people come from near and far to cool off in Lake George during the summer. However, people aren't the only ones who enjoy taking a quick dip in the lake... A four-foot long timber rattlesnake was seen cruising through...