Lake George

Lake George Invasive Species Infestation Update

November 17, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and partners are reporting that they have completed this year’s treatment to control and prevent the spread of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) on New York State “Forever Wild” Forest Preserve lands at Lake George in Washington County, as part of an ongoing, multi-year effort.

DEC confirmed the HWA infestation in August. The affected hemlock trees were located in the Glen Island Campground on the shore of Lake George, along the shoreline of Shelving Rock Special Management Area, at the Buck Mountain Trailhead, and on Dome Island. [Read more…] about Lake George Invasive Species Infestation Update

Al Smith, John Apperson, FDR & The Fight That Expanded NYS Forests

November 5, 2020 by David Gibson 1 Comment

A young wildlands advocate Paul Schaefer was enamored of activist John Apperson from the day he first met him.

It was about 1931. Apperson was an General Electric engineer fighting to protect Lake George and other wild places. As Schaefer said, it was the pure sense of joy that Apperson exuded about conservation in the Adirondacks which galvanized young people looking for a cause.

These were very important years for the Adirondacks, as for the nation. The 1932 national election loomed, as the Great Depression sucked hope and savings from so many. One can imagine the anxiety that gripped the country and the opportunity for hucksters, demagogues, as well as statesmen. [Read more…] about Al Smith, John Apperson, FDR & The Fight That Expanded NYS Forests

Lake George Advocates Report Successful Virtual Race for the Lake

October 17, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC) hosted its 4th Annual Amy’s Adventure Race for the Lake this year on the weekend of October 1st.

Due to COVID-19, the race was held “virtually,” meaning that runners could choose to run the usual race route at the LGLC’s Amy’s Park in Bolton Landing or run 4.5 miles at a location of their choice. [Read more…] about Lake George Advocates Report Successful Virtual Race for the Lake

250 Acres, More Than A Mile Of Lake George Shoreline Infected With Hemlock Pest

September 13, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), which confirmed an invasive Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) infestation at Lake George in August, says that the infestation affects nearly 250 acres and 1.5 miles of shoreline on Forest Preserve lands in the towns of Dresden and Fort Ann, Washington County.

The affected hemlocks are located along in the busy Glen Island Campground area of the Narrows, including Glen Island and camping areas on the eastern shoreline. This is the second known infestation of HWA in the Adirondacks; an earlier infestation is believed to have been brought under control at the summit of Prospect Mountain, reached by the Prospect Mountain Veteran Memorial Highway, just outside Lake George Village.

Summit Area of Prospect Mountain Highway Reopens

September 11, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced that work on improvements to the summit area of Prospect Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway Day Use Area is complete.

DEC has reopened the summit area and the hiking trail from the village of Lake George to the summit. [Read more…] about Summit Area of Prospect Mountain Highway Reopens

New Book Recalls Historic Lake George Swim

August 27, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The new book Called by the Water tells the story of Diane Struble, who swam the length of Lake George in 1958, from her daughter Gwenne’s perspective, including many mid-century Lake George personalities and news articles relating to the iconic event.

Fourteen people have swam the length of Lake George since Struble. This week a 54-year-old Vermont woman who accomplished the feat became the oldest to do so, and did it in the fastest time.

Sembrich Launches New Grounds and Gardens Exhibit

August 26, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The Sembrich has launched “The Bay View Grounds and Gardens,” the fourth exhibit in its 2020 digital series The Thatcher Photos. [Read more…] about Sembrich Launches New Grounds and Gardens Exhibit

Adirondacks Photog Carl Heilman Honored with Rowan Award

August 23, 2020 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

The Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC) has announced that Carl Heilman, II, a Brant Lake (Warren County) resident and renowned photographer and author, has been awarded the 2020 Henry M. Rowan Conservation Award.

The award is given annually to recognize exemplary individuals and organizations for their conservation efforts around Lake George. [Read more…] about Adirondacks Photog Carl Heilman Honored with Rowan Award

Another Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Infestation Found At Lake George

August 12, 2020 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

An infestation of invasive Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (Adelges tsugae) has been confirmed on Lake George in the town of Dresden, Washington County.

The affected hemlock trees were located near a campsite within Glen Island Campground on the shore of Lake George. This is the second known infestation of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in the Adirondacks. The first was located at Prospect mountain near Lake George three years ago. [Read more…] about Another Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Infestation Found At Lake George

Rattlesnake Surprises Warren Co Vacationers

August 6, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

NYS Environmental Conservation Officer George LaPoint reported that he responded to a residence in the town of Hague, Warren County, for a report of a trapped timber rattlesnake at residence where a family was vacationing on August 2nd. [Read more…] about Rattlesnake Surprises Warren Co Vacationers