Invasive Species

Federal Funding to Help Prevent Invasives in Lake George Announced

Pat Bradley — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 01:30:00 +0000

Groups and communities working to prevent invasive species from entering Lake George received a boost from the federal government Friday.

Officials Warn Against Increased Mosquito Activity, Disease

Lucas Willard — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:30:08 +0000

Officials are warning that the recent wet weather in the Northeast could have an effect on the amount of mosquitoes, and precautions are being taken to control the risk of disease that could be passed on to people and animals.

First Hearing on Lake George Invasive Prevention Plan Held

Pat Bradley — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:30:00 +0000

The Lake George Park Commission held the first of two public hearings on its draft aquatic invasive species prevention plan Tuesday afternoon. While most who attended expressed support, some are concerned about how the plan could affect boaters’ access to the lake.

Schumer Outlines Invasive Prevention Legislation

Pat Bradley — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:32:31 +0000

New York Senator Charles Schumer is proposing an early detection and rapid response grant program to combat aquatic invasive species before they spread to new waterways.

NY Invasive Prevention Recognized with National Awards

Pat Bradley — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:35:00 +0000

Two organizations in the region have received national awards for their work to control and prevent the spread of invasive species.

NY works on invasive species plan for Lake George

Jaired Crofut — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:51:07 +0000

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (AP) — New York regulators are working on a long-term plan to protect Lake George from invasive species, possibly including mandatory boat inspections.

The Lake George Park Commission had been developing plans for inspections and washing, with a $40 fee. The commission now says that plan is on hold while the Department of Environmental Conservation drafts an environmental impact statement, seeks public input, and considers alternatives.

Lake George Invasive Species Strategy Released

Pat Bradley — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:20:00 +0000

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Lake George Park Commission have announced a strategic plan to address invasive species in Lake George. But critics say the policies won’t help the invasives fight.

Plan Released to Curb Spread of Invasives in Lake George

Pat Bradley — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:35:39 +0000

The NYS DEC and the Lake George Park Commission on Wednesday announced a series of actions intended to prevent the spread of invasive species during the 2013 boating season.

The plan includes expansion of the Lake George Association’s boat steward program by two months.

A more comprehensive public outreach and education program will be developed and implemented and there will be more patrols by DEC and Park Commission officers trained in aquatic invasive spread prevention.

Invasive Pest Prompts New Hampshire to Clear Trees

Lucas Willard — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 22:49:19 +0000

An invasive forest pest commonly found in New York and Southern New England was recently discovered in New Hampshire, and now it’s prompting state officials there to clear hundreds of acres of forest land to prevent the spread of the insect. WAMC’s Berkshire Bureau Chief Lucas Willard reports…

Stakeholders Concerned About Invasive Pest, Quarantine

Lucas Willard — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:30:00 +0000

At a public meeting in Pittsfield, a panel of state and federal officials heard comments from landowners and stakeholders in the forest products industry about how Massachusetts should protect itself from further infestation of an invasive forest pest. WAMC’s Berkshire Bureau Chief Lucas Willard reports…

In the basement auditorium of Pittsfield’s public library, state and federal officials discussed the recent discovery of the Emerald Ash Borer in the Berkshire town of Dalton, ways to prevent the spread of the insect, and answered questions from a packed house of attendees.