Lake George — one of the cleanest large lakes in the world — has faced decades of challenges from invasive Eurasian milfoil. For over 30 years, the lake has been managed through hand-harvesting and matting, removing more than 90 tons of milfoil in 2020 alone.

When the Lake George Park Commission sought to introduce aquatic herbicides to combat the invasive weed, many residents and environmental groups raised concerns about potential harm to native species and drinking water. After a legal battle, a state Supreme Court judge ultimately overturned the approval of herbicide use in the lake.

Read the full article on our website: Judge Overturns Approval of Herbicide Use in Lake George