Adirondack Explorer

Block invasive species now

Three thousand lakes and ponds providing the Adirondack Park endless beauty, recreation and, in some cases, drinking water, are in more danger than ever of being contaminated with non-native species that don’t belong in this part of the world.

New York State has a chance to stop an inevitable spread by making boat washing mandatory and not a voluntary, “reasonable

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