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On May 14, Putnam Town Board passed a resolution, 4-1, to disband the Planning Board. The Site Plan Review Law currently stands. Public comment was restricted on this issue during the meeting. This decision was made despite recent overwhelming public support to maintain the Planning Board. 

Free public event will feature major keynote speakers and an exploration of the LGA’s new 5-Year Strategic Plan. 

On Wednesday, April 29, the Lake George Association, Lake George Waterkeeper, and WIT Advisers hosted the Post-Season Workshop for Winter Maintenance.  

Fort William Henry and Lake George watershed highway departments came together to assess implementation of their Sustainable Winter Road Management (SWiM) certified programs during the 2025-2025 winter season. They discussed obstacles they faced during different storm events, and which winter road management practices were the most successful.  

On Wednesday, April 29, a few LGA team members attended the Warren County Spring Tourism Seminar, hosted by Visit Lake George. The seminar shared valuable insights from the 2025 season and revealed exciting plans for the months ahead.  

The Lake George Association and Lake George Waterkeeper are proud to announce that the 2026 New York State Salt Summit will be presented by the Times Union, marking an exciting step forward as this long-standing event expands to a statewide convening in the Albany region. 

Stormwater runoff is one of the greatest threats to Lake George water quality. Stormwater is rain or snow that is not absorbed by land during a weather event. 

Earth Day was first celebrated in the United States on April 22, 1970, when over 20 million Americans united to celebrate our planet and to advocate for clean water and clean air. Nearly 85 years before the first Earth Day, the Lake George Association made an enduring commitment to safeguarding this Lake that we all love. This shows that rain or shine, come what may; the LGA will continue to protect Lake George’s water quality and clarity.  

On April 1, 2026, students from SUNY Plattsburgh’s Center for Earth and Environmental Science visited the Lake George Association as part of their class curriculum.

The appearance of rainbow smelt signals the start of spring on our Lake and kicks off the Lake George fishing season! Read more to learn about rainbow smelt and the role they play on Lake George.

Each spring the Common Loon returns to Lake George alongside our seasonal visitors. Read more about the loons on Lake George as they return for the warmer months.

At the Town Board’s April meeting, Lake George Waterkeeper Chris Navitsky attended in person to represent the interests of Lake George and Lake Champlain water quality. During the meeting, he presented more than 160 public comments submitted through LGA’s recent action alert, including over 50 responses from Town of Putnam residents.

New LGA 5-Year Strategic Plan builds on 141-year legacy of science-driven water quality leadership.

The Lake George Association and the Lake George Waterkeeper continue to monitor developments in the Town of Putnam regarding the proposed law to abolish the Town Planning Board and transfer its responsibilities to the Town Board. Read our latest updates here. 

A recent peer-reviewed scientific study examining more than five decades of water chemistry data from the Lake George watershed has been published in the international journal Science of the Total Environment, providing important insights into how road salt influences freshwater ecosystems over time. 

Freshwater protection and localized municipal support remain central legislative priorities. 

After a decade of advancing science-based solutions in the Lake George watershed and the Adirondack Park, the Lake George Association (LGA) and Lake George Waterkeeper are shifting its annual Adirondack Champlain Regional Salt Summit into the New York State Salt Summit, relocating to the Albany region to strengthen statewide collaboration and engagement with policymakers, state agencies, municipal leaders, businesses and communities across New York.

On Thursday, February 12, the Town of Putnam, located partially within the Lake George watershed, held its scheduled Town Board meeting and a noticed Public Hearing to consider a resolution to repeal its Site Plan Review Law and to abolish its Planning Board.

Lake George has officially reached full ice cover for the second consecutive winter. This year’s freeze-over — defined as a complete ice cover from the south end of the lake to the north end — marks another notable winter milestone for the Queen of American Lakes.

New Communications Specialist role reflects organizational growth and commitment to protecting Lake George.