Paul Smith’s College Adirondack Watershed Institute (AWI) is seeking people to work as boat inspectors and decontamination technicians at boat launches across the Adirondacks to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species in the region’s waterways. “We have a network of boat … [Read more...] about Paul Smith’s College Looking to Extend Boat Launch Steward Coverage into the Fall to Further Protect Adirondack Lakes from Harmful Invasive Species
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Aquatic Invasive Species Boat Inspection Numbers Are Up 25% at Adirondack Boat Launches
Adirondack Watershed Stewards are seeing a remarkable increase in the number of watercraft inspections at area boat launches compared with this time last year. Paul Smith’s College Adirondack Watershed Institute (PSC AWI) employs more than 100 seasonal stewards to work with … [Read more...] about Aquatic Invasive Species Boat Inspection Numbers Are Up 25% at Adirondack Boat Launches
Paul Smith’s College Research Examines Risks of Aquatic Invasive Species Spread in Adirondack Lakes
Paul Smith's College Adirondack Watershed Institute (AWI) recently presented new research detailing the threat of aquatic invasive species in Adirondack lakes at the Northeast Aquatic Plant Management Society meeting in Lake Placid, N.Y. The New York State Department of … [Read more...] about Paul Smith’s College Research Examines Risks of Aquatic Invasive Species Spread in Adirondack Lakes
Boat Inspection and Decontamination Stations are Ready for Peak Adirondack Boating Season
Paul Smith’s College Adirondack Watershed Institute (PSC AWI) is offering free boat inspections and decontaminations at more than 60 locations across the Adirondack region to help the public stop the spread of aquatic invasive species. PSC AWI is implementing the New York State … [Read more...] about Boat Inspection and Decontamination Stations are Ready for Peak Adirondack Boating Season
Monitor Lake Champlain: Blue-Green Algae & Invasives
The Lake Champlain Committee is dedicated to protecting Lake Champlain. They recently created a pledge to protect the Lake Champlain so you can learn how to protect the lake too! But you can do more than just take the pledge and practice environmentally safe actions; you can … [Read more...] about Monitor Lake Champlain: Blue-Green Algae & Invasives