The Upper Saranac Foundation (USF) Dive Team has concluded another successful season of aquatic invasive species (AIS) hand-harvesting management — the second year operating our own crew.

The Skaneateles Lake Association (SLA) created a Milfoil Control program that has reduced the species’ coverage on Skaneateles Lake to a level now requiring “maintenance” control.

Micron will use 20 million gallons of water per day to operate. OCWA will only provide half of the water Micron will need.

The Upper Saranac Foundation (USF) has been awarded a $22,354 grant to replace and upgrade its watercraft fleet. Support from this grant will allow the USF to replace well-used motorboat equipment that will enhance its ability to preserve and protect the environmental quality and recreational enjoyment of the Upper Saranac watershed

Lake George’s approach to eradicating the weeds

“In the course of the 2022, the Lake George Park Commission and its contractor removed more than 64 tons of Eurasian Water milfoil from 31 sites around the lake at a cost of nearly $360,00” according to the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program.