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Preventing the spread of invasive species may seem like a moral and ethical requirement for some lake users. However, the financial benefits make it not only the right thing to do, but also the least expensive. It costs a lot less to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species than it does to manage them once they’re established.
Fish inhabit Adirondack lakes and ponds year-round, with some of the best fishing opportunities occurring during the winter months. To understand fish behavior in winter, we must first consider the water conditions.
If you have spent a summer in the northeast, you are familiar with the black fly. The dreaded black fly season is noted as the “official” start of the summer in the Adirondacks. These gnat-like insects first emerge around Mother’s Day, and (hopefully) dwindle down around Father’s day.
Join us for the 4th episode of Puddle Jumpers, where we celebrate Kevin Kennedy’s 10th year working with AWI in our stewardship program.