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Clams that befoul Tahoe invade Lake George (update)

September 3, 2010

BOLTON LANDING — A thumbnail-sized clam blamed for clouding the azure bays of Lake Tahoe high in the Sierra Nevada has now turned up in a mountain-ringed Adirondack lake renowned for its limpid, spring-fed waters. The invasive Asian clam, Corbicula fluminea, is known as the “golden clam” in the aquarium trade and the “good luck clam” in its native southeast Asia. But in Lake George, scientists call it an unwelcome invader that could cause ecological and economic harm. An intensive search launched after a few tiny clams were found at a sandy beach in August turned up no additional infestations, suggesting the invasion was discovered before it had a chance to spread across the 32-mile-long lake, a popular vacation spot. “The next step is to determine their age and concentration by taking sediment core samples,” said Sandra Nierzwicki-Bauer, director of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Darrin Fresh Water Institute. “Then we’ll deci de what to do about them.

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Politi: North Elba may move on rail trail

September 2, 2010

The North Elba town board may try to move forward with plans for building a recreational trail alongside the rail corridor between Lake Placid and Saranac Lake.

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APA boathouse, dock rules take effect Sept. 21

September 2, 2010

RAY BROOK — New restrictions on the size and height of boathouses in the Adirondack Park will take effect in less than three week.

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AdkAction.org to take over rail corridor study

September 1, 2010

AdkAction.org has once again taken control of a study on the Tri-Lakes rail corrido.

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Anglers fight possible fish hatchery closing

August 31, 2010

ELIZABETHTOWN — Essex County is considering closing its fish hatchery, and some anglers are concerned the move could hurt the local economy.

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