9 | Beneath the Surface: Plant Surveys and Underwater Wonders with Nick Rowell
This week, we sit down with Nick Rowell from Warren County Soil & Water for a deep dive—literally and figuratively—into the hidden wonders beneath the lake’s surface. Nick shares his unique perspectiv...
2 Apr 202544min
8 | Hemlocks Under Siege!
Join us this week as we welcome Tammara Van Ryn, recently retired Director of the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP), and an expert in invasive species management across the six-million-ac...
5 Mars 202546min
7 | A New Era: Dr. Brendan Wiltse Takes the Helm at the LGA
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Brendan Wiltse, the brand-new Executive Director of the Lake George Association. Dr. Wiltse shares his journey to Lake George and his vision for the lake and the ...
5 Feb 202535min
6 | The Goldfish Dilemma: When Pets Become Pests
On a spring day in 2023, Lake George Mayor Ray Perry was out for a walk through the West Brook Conservation Park when he spotted goldfish in one of the stormwater retention ponds. In this episode, Jim...
22 Jan 202524min
5 | Safety vs Water Quality: Finding a Balance with Chris Navitsky
Welcome back and Happy New Year, Lake Protectors! This week, we are joined by Chris Navitsky, the Lake George Waterkeeper, to talk about road salt and the impact it has on water quality. While road s...
8 Jan 202557min
4 | Stormwater Runoff with Jim Lieberum: “It all starts in the watershed”
This week we are joined by Jim Lieberum from the Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District to talk about stormwater! Learn what it is, why it matters for the ecosystem and practical things home...
18 Dec 202449min
3 | What is the Septic Inspection Program? with Randy Rath
In this episode, we’re joined by Randy Rath, a seasoned expert with over 23 years at the Lake George Association, now serving with the Lake George Park Commission (LGPC). Randy shares his insights on ...
4 Dec 202439min
2 | The Lake Impact Fund Grant Program
Welcome back to Lake Protectors! In this episode, we sit down with the LGA’s Managing Program Director, Monika LaPlante to dive into the newly launched Lake Impact Fund—a brand new grant program desig...
27 Nov 202433min
