GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO PREVENT SPREAD OF AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES IN THE ADIRONDACKS

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TUESDAY'S OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE: GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO PREVENT SPREAD OF AQUATIC INVASIVESPECIES IN THE ADIRONDACKS

53 Conservation Groups, Owners Associations, Local and State Governments Sign Agreement to Preserve Clean Water, Increase Recreation Opportunities and Promote Tourism


Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced an unprecedented agreement among 53 New York State agencies, municipal governments, property owners, lake associations, conservation groups, sporting groups and businesses to prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species in the Adirondack region. The agreement will help preserve clean water, increase recreation opportunities and promote tourism in Upstate New York.

“In addition to being one of our State’s greatest natural treasures, the Adirondacks are a major economic asset for communities across Upstate New York, and today we are taking an important stand to protect the region from the threat of aquatic invasive species,” Governor Cuomo said. “Preventing the spread of these invasive species is crucial to safeguarding the Adirondack waters both today and for the future, and that will ensure that visitors can continue to experience the Park’s natural beauty. Working alongside our dozens of partners, we will help protect the region for years to come.”

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A Winning Weekend For Schroon and Anglers

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 Photo By BROOK CLARK. Copyright 2015. all rights reserved.

 

Photo By BROOK CLARK. Copyright 2015. all rights reserved.

 

It was party central on the ice this past weekend, as Tent Cities popped up all over the lake On grills, hot dogs and hamburgers were keeping the ice anglers warm. The above shot was taken by Andy Mosca, at an “awesome” party he and some buds attended.

There's no doubt about it, the Schroon Lake Fish and Game Club's Annual Ice Fishing Derby is one heck of an economic driver for many businesses here, as the long, long winter, rolls to a close. And judging by the sled packed parking lot at Sticks and Stones, many took Governor Andrew Cuomo's offer of free sledding for out of staters, to check out our amazing trail network. Want proof of the impact? Packed bars and restaurants,  with "NO VACANCY" signs everywhere. 

Meanwhile, the official Facebook Page of the 2015 Schroon Lake Fishing Dereby has some terrific shots of some big fish caught over the weekend.Check 'em out.

 Photo courtesy Schroon lake Fish and Game Club Ice Derby Contest: Dale Pecor with his prize winning laker

 

Photo courtesy Schroon lake Fish and Game Club Ice Derby Contest: Dale Pecor with his prize winning laker

The event netted some big prize money for the winners, and raised a heap of dough for the Fish and Game Club club to support all of their activities. From the Derby organizers:

"The Schroon Lake Fish & Game Club would like to thank everyone who participated and volunteered in this year’s Ice Fishing Derby for your continued support. Thank you all for another awesome Ice Fishing Derby. We hope you all had a great weekend and we look forward to seeing you all again next year".

What was the best part about the weekend for you? Tell us in comments.

 

Hit TV Show American Pickers to Pick in The Adirondacks

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The History Channel hit show American Pickers is coming to the North Country.

The show’s two stars, Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz have chosen the Lake George area as their base to go barnstorming, garage gallivanting, junk jiving and shed shopping, looking for hidden and not so hidden treasures.

The team will film episodes of their hit series throughout New York and shooting begins in April. And some locals (CALLING ALL FRIONTIER TOWN COLLECTORS!!!) may well be sitting on treasures Mike and Frank are in the market for: western gear.

They are also looking for vintage bicycles, toys, unusual radios, movie memorabilia, advertising, military items, folk art, vintage musical equipment, vintage automotive items, early firefighting equipment and vintage clothing. Read more about how to get on the show in our History and Fun Facts Section.