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News and Updates
2007 Stream Assessment Report is now available. This report studied the ecological health of 47 streams in the Lake George Watershed.
Waterkeeper reaches agreement with developer on new lake protections. In July the Town of Bolton Planning Board approved the controversial Saddlebrook Subdivision despite Waterkeeper opposition. See Waterkeeper comments from July, May, April and March 2008. See press reports on this issue in the Lake George Mirror.
More than two dozen algae blooms documented on Lake George. In July, the Waterkeeper reported on an algae bloom in Bolton Bay and sought reports from the public about other potential algae blooms in Lake George. After many reports from the public and follow-up site investigations, the Waterkeeper has documented other blooms at more than two dozen locations. See pictures of algae blooms in Ticonderoga, Hague, Bolton, Putnam, and the Town of Lake George . See pictures of blooms in Huddle Bay and Smith Brook outlet. Also see pictures of our initial sitings in Bolton Bay from July 2008. See new press reports on this issue in the Times Union, Lake George Mirror and the Post Star. Listen to an interview on North Country Public Radio.
Waterkeeper wins lawsuit against the Town of Lake George Planning Board challenging approval of Forest Ridge subdivision. See press reports in the Post Star, Times Union, WAMC Public Radio, and the Lake George Mirror.
ROYAL ANCHORAGE, ROYAL MESS. NYSDEC issues violations to Town of Putnam and Bombard Excavating Corp. based on Waterkeeper report!
Waterkeeper submits comments to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation regarding Lake George Association application for Foster Brook dredging.
The Waterkeeper is monitoring many proposed development projects throughout the Lake George Watershed. See our interactive map to click on the municipality for a detailed description of the most important projects in each Lake George community.
TOWN OF LAKE GEORGE:
Waterkeeper submits comments on Cresthaven Resort Redevelopment (Vojac, Inc.), Lakeshore Lodges, Keating and Albright for variance requests to the Town of Lake George Zoning Board of Appeals.
Waterkeeper submits comments on Koncikowski, McAvinney and Pelak for development applications to the Town of Lake George Planning Board.
In addition, the Waterkeeper requests determination for site plan review from Town Zoning Adminstrator for two stream disturbance activities by Wells and Wild West Ranch.
Waterkeeper questions Town of Lake George Planning Board approval for segmented application submitted by Vojac, Inc. for Phase IV Lodges at Cresthaven at the11/5/08 Planning Board meeting.
Waterkeeper identifies that construction on Casale property's on steep slopes above English Brook is not compliant with approved permits.
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY:
Waterkeeper submits comments on Garner Holdings, LLC projects on Pine Tree Lane and Forest Lane and Inwald for development applications to the Town of Queensbury Planning Board.
Waterkeeper submits comments on Garner Holdings, LLC - Pine Tree Lane for variance request to the Town of Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals.
TOWN OF BOLTON:
Waterkeeper submits comments on Parrotta for development applications to the Town of Bolton Planning Board. The Town of Bolton Planning Board schedules a Public Hearing regarding "The Pinnacle" development (Oberer). Waterkeeper submits comments on Painter, Ormsby, Twin Bay Village and Gallo for variance requests to the Town of Bolton Zoning Board of Appeals. The Waterkeeper forwards wastewater treatment system comments on Camp Walden to NYSDOH.
Waterkeeper submits recommendations to the Bolton Zoning Update Committee as they continue the process of revising the Bolton Zoning Ordinances. Town residents are encourage to be involved in this improtant undertaking.
VILLAGE OF LAKE GEORGE:
Waterkeeper submits comments on the Holly Raj, Inc. for Canada St./Beach Rd. development applications to the Village of Queensbury Planning Board.
The Waterkeeper launches new project on Low Impact Development to improve control and management of stormwater around Lake George. Stormwater is one of the biggest long-term threats to the environmental health of Lake George.
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West Brook
Conservation Initiative
New short video describes the exciting West Brook Conservation Initiative. Learn all about how the transformation of the Gaslight Village and protection of vital upland forests will help Lake George.
See this video on YouTube.  Or, stream or download this video directly here. (WMV 44MB)
The FUND for Lake George, the Lake George Association and the Lake George Land Conservancy are working in partnership to transform the dilapidated Gaslight Village area into an environmental park and protect vulnerable upland headwater areas. This $15 million effort is the biggest environmental project ever attempted on Lake George. Read how you can get involved.
Groups begin an advertising campaign that highlights the environmental restoration plans of the West Brook Conservation Initiative.
Read letter from a person who was moved by this exciting restoration project.
The FUND for Lake George clarifies the purpose of this ambitious initiative in a recent Letter to the Editor in the Lake George Mirror. The West Brook Conservation Initiative is an investment in the local economy and environment.
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For more information about the FUND for Lake George.
News and Updates
The FUND calls upon the Lake George Park Commission to develop complete inventory of streams in the Lake George watershed as part of stream buffer rulemaking process. See letter and press release.
The FUND releases new SAVE LAKE GEORGE ad series. See ads on salt pollution, dead zone on Lake George, algae blooms, stormwater management, shoreline protection, need for stream buffer regulations, and the Lake George Waterkeeper.
The FUND releases first Lake George e-News. Click here to read this new electronic newsletter and then pass it on!
NYS Department of Transportation issues new Green Book to guide highway management in the Adirondack Park.
The FUND for Lake George contracts with the Darrin Fresh Water Institute for hydro-acoustic survey of Eurasian Watermilfoil for Lake George.
The FUND mourns the death of Dorothy Hull Reinhart. Dorothy spent much time vacationing with family in Lake George; see her obituary.
The FUND applauds appointments of Joe Stanek of Diamond Point and David Floyd of Hulett Landing as new Commissioners of the Lake George Park Commission. See press reports in the Times Union and Lake George Mirror.
The FUND held its 2008 Annual Meeting on July 19th at the Gaslight Village.
The FUND for Lake George Receives $325,000 grant from the Helen V. Froehlich Foundation. This grant will help support the Lake George Waterkeeper program and assist the capital campaign for the West Brook Conservation Initiative. Additional support is for two research projects on land use in the Lake George watershed. See press report in the Times Union.
The FUND released its 2007 Annual Report, which highlights activities over the past year and gratefully acknowledges supporters.
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