Lakes Are Ecosystems, Dependent On Many Parts to Form a Healthy Whole
Just like a healthy ecosystem, it takes many people working together to form the whole picture of clean lakes and thriving native species. And that’s where you come in. The organizations working to protect our waters need everyone, including paddlers, property owners, and anglers, to do their part by following the simple guidelines found in the Love Your Lakes brochure. To learn more, check out the resources below.
Together, we can make a positive impact in conserving our beautiful lake ecosystems.
Don’t Be Salty
Don’t Be Salty ADK, ADK Action
Watch the Water
Adirondack Lake Assessment Program, Adirondack Watershed Institute and Protect the Adirondacks
Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs), NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Prevent Aquatic Hitchhikers
Baitfish Regulations, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
How To Protect Your Waters From Invasive Species, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Lose the Lead
The Dangers of Lead Fishing Tackle, Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation
Keep It Wild
Stream Wise, Ausable Freshwater Center
Look for Invasives
Become a Volunteer Lake Protector, Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program
Give Wildlife Space
Threats to Loons and Their Habitats, Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation
