The Huletts Current

A new public informational flyer about Asian clam, an invasive species identified in Lake George for the first time this August, has been released. The flyer explains how citizens can help to identify and prevent the spread of this clam. The flyer is available here.
Designed specifically for Lake George, the flyer will [...]

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LGA lake saving projects, like the dry well installation at Bixby Beach shown here, are made possible in part through funding support from the Helen V. Froehlich Foundation.
Lake George, NY - August 30, 2010 - The Lake George Association announced today that the Helen V. Froehlich Foundation has awarded the 125-year old conservation organization [...]

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Invasive Clam Found in Lake George
The Lake George Mirror reports on a new harmful invasive species in Lake George.
Hikers: Like George’s Best Kept Secret
Cat and Thomas Mountains. Ever heard of them? If you love to hike you’ll want to read the Adirondack Almanack.
That’s the Sound of the Garbage Hitting the Fan
The DEC will listen on [...]

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Transfer Stations Could Be Cut?
The Post Star reports on Washington County’s planning regarding their transfer stations.
Campers Organize
The Lake George Mirror tells us that island campers have formed their own advocacy group to protest the proposed garbage rules on Lake George islands.
Lake George Beach Closed by Fuel Spill
Shepard Park has had a rough go the last [...]

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Dear Editor:
The Lake George Association is concerned about the decision made by the Department of Environmental Conservation to discontinue retrieving garbage from collection centers on the Lake George islands. We urge the DEC to reconsider this decision and ask local citizens who love Lake George to join us in finding a better solution.
Expecting our natural [...]

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Scuba divers working for Lycott Environmental install barriers over a small milfoil bed off of Huletts.
This morning I took a short kayak ride out to some scuba divers who I spotted in the bay. It turns out they work for Lycott Environmental, a company that has been hired by the Lake George Park Commission to [...]

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Post Star Editorial: No Reason to Delay Cell Tower
The Post Star Editorial Board released an editorial dedicated to the Huletts Fire Department’s application for a cell tower.
Garbage Collection on Lake George Islands to End
The Adirondack Almanack spotlights a major change in DEC policy.
Union Rejects Washington County Furlough Plan
A vote by the highway department union is [...]

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Renowned Lake Scientist - Ken Wagner - to Speak at LGA 125th Annual Meeting

The Lake George Association is finalizing plans for its historic 125th Annual Meeting, scheduled for Friday, August 20 at 10 am at the Lake George Club. The public is invited to attend and the meeting is free; an optional [...]

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On Saturday, August 14 at 9:30am at the Huletts Landing Fire House, The Federation of Huletts Landing is presenting Joseph W. Zarzynski and a discussion about his documentary called “Wooden Bones: The Sunken Fleet of 1758”. Please see the attached press release and website (www.woodenbones.com) If you haven’t had a chance to get a copy [...]

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NY State Runs Out of Cash
The NY Post reports on what the state Comptroller says.
Alan Jackson to Appear in Glens Falls
Country artist Alan Jackson is booked to appear at the Glens Falls Civic Center on Sept. 11, says the Post Star.
You Knew Your National Grid Bills Were High
The Adirondack Almanack does a great investigative piece [...]

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In light of recent tragic boating accidents on Lake George, the Lake George Association has compiled a list of 12 key tips for boating safety. In recent years, Lake George has seen a dramatic increase in the use of small craft – canoes, kayaks, small sailboats and personal watercraft.
The top [...]

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The Lake George Association’s Floating Classroom, will return to Huletts on Monday, August 2nd at 2:00 pm, courtesy of the Friends of Historic Huletts who is sponsoring this event.
So if you missed the excursion in July, please plan on attending the August trip!
There will be a sign-up sheet in the Post Office soon. [...]

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While I was unable to attend Saturday’s trip aboard the Lake George Association’s Floating Classroom, there were 32 people on board who learned much about the ecology of Lake George. If you missed the boat (sorry I know it’s a bad pun), don’t worry, the Floating Classroom will be returning to Huletts in August.
Thank you [...]

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