At the October 3rd Adirondack Champlain Regional Salt Summit in Lake George, AdkAction announced the launch of a new campaign to educate and empower the public about the issue of road salt pollution. Ausable River Association is a partner in the initiative. The ‘Clean Water … [Read more...] about Don’t Be Salty: New campaign urges Adirondackers to ‘be a part of the solution to stop road salt pollution’
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Harmful Algal Bloom Confirmed in the Village of Lake Placid
The Paul Smith’s College Adirondack Watershed Institute (AWI) has confirmed the presence of a harmful algal bloom (HAB) in Mirror Lake in the Village of Lake Placid, NY. On Monday, November 9th, a concerned citizen contacted the Mirror Lake Watershed Association to report a … [Read more...] about Harmful Algal Bloom Confirmed in the Village of Lake Placid
Public Input Sought for Lake Placid Lake Management Plan
The Shore Owners’ Association of Lake Placid (LPSOA) is seeking public input to help inform the development of a lake management plan for Lake Placid. Earlier this year, LPSOA began working with Dr. Brendan Wiltse from the Ausable River Association on the development of a lake … [Read more...] about Public Input Sought for Lake Placid Lake Management Plan
Paul Smith’s College Welcomes Brendan Wiltse as Faculty in its New Masters of Science Program and as Water Quality Director at the Adirondack Watershed Institute
Position will reinforce partnership with the Ausable River Association and strengthen watershed protection in the region. Adirondack scientist, photographer, and conservation advocate Brendan Wiltse has joined Paul Smith’s College as Visiting Assistant Professor with its new … [Read more...] about Paul Smith’s College Welcomes Brendan Wiltse as Faculty in its New Masters of Science Program and as Water Quality Director at the Adirondack Watershed Institute
Road Salt Reduction Act Passes Both Houses
Bill Named in Honor of Late Wilmington Supervisor The bi-partisan Randy Preston Road Salt Reduction Act passed in both houses this week. If signed by Governor Cuomo, it will create a pilot program that will implement strategies to reduce road salt affecting Adirondack waters, … [Read more...] about Road Salt Reduction Act Passes Both Houses