Publications & Links

Watch for articles in the Adirondack Express related to preserving and improving the quality of our waters and safe boating. During the summer months, we run ads in the local papers to remind people of actions they should take to protect and improve the quality of our waters. We encourage property owners to adhere to all NY State laws when they use fertilizers on their lawns. We highly encourage everyone, particularly visitors, to get their boats inspected for invasive species before launching them and wash, drain and dry as necessary. We run ads reminding boaters of some of the laws pertaining to navigation on the lakes. We also run ads encouraging everyone who enjoys the Fulton Chain of Lakes to join FCLA. Preserving and Protecting our waters is everyone responsibility.

Be Informed

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15 simple strategies for sustainable lakeshores & landscapes to protect the Fulton Chain of Lakes.

NYS Boaters Guide

A handbook of registration, operation and safety information for the prudent boater in New York State.Basic rules and regulation pertaining to navigation on the Fulton Chain of Lakes.

Aidrondack Watershed Institute

The mission of AWI’s AIS Spread Prevention Program commonly known as the Stewardship Program is to prevent the introduction of new invasive species into Adirondack waters and to prevent the spread of established invasive species between Adirondack waters following Clean, Drain, Dry best practices. AWI accomplishes this mission by providing voluntary boat inspections, free boat wash stations, and public education.

Diet for a Small Lake

The expanded guide to New York State Lake and Watershed Management

Aquatic Plant Survey

This report consists of summary tables, aquatic plant maps, and supplemental reference materials pertaining to the aquatic plant survey performed on the Fulton Chain of Lakes by the Adirondack Watershed Institute of Paul Smith's College.

Water Quality Monitoring

DEC programs collect monitoring data on rivers, streams, and lakes. Results are analyzed and evaluated for quality assurance, used to inform applied research and reporting, and made publicly available through the online data portal and waterbody assessments.

Adirondack Lakes Alliance

The ALA provides a forum for lake and river associations to share information and resources and to make recommendations to appropriate state, county and local agencies, and educational and other relevant non-profit organizations, regarding environmental and ecological issues threatening Adirondack lakes and rivers.

Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program

APIPP works with a dedicated network of 30+ cooperating organizations to protect the adirondack region from the negative impact of invasive species.