Lake Protectors

17 | Capturing Lake George: Luke Dow’s Story

This week on Lake Protectors, we’re joined by Luke Dow of The Lake George Steamboat Company and Luke Dow Photography as he shares his family’s local legacy, his passion f

16 | Fall & Winter Safety in the Adirondacks with Forest Ranger Chelsea Geyer

As the seasons change around Lake George, so do the ways we enjoy the outdoors, and the precautions we need to take. In this episode, we’re joined by New York State Fores

15 | How the Lake George Chamber Champions the Lake

In this episode of the Lake Protectors Podcast, we’re joined by Megan Seeley, Marketing Director for the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce, to explore the vital co

14 | The Fight Against Marine Debris

This week, we're joined by Ashley Sullivan, Executive Director of the Rozalia Project, an inspiring organization focused on removing marine debris from waterbodies and pr

13 | Clean, Drain, Dry: The Battle Against Invasive Species in Lake George

In this episode, we sit down with Ben Marshall from the Lake George Park Commission to discuss the Lake George Boat Inspection Program. Ben talks about the origins of the

12 | How Hands-On Learning Shapes a Generation of Environmental Stewards

In this episode, we sit down with the Executive Director of Camp Chingachgook, Jine Andreozzi, to talk about the power of outdoor education in shaping the next generation

11 | The LGA’s Summer Events Lineup

This week, we’re diving into all the exciting events the Lake George Association has planned for the 2025 summer season. From parties to fundraising events to community s

10 | Lake George: A Pioneer in Smart Lake Technology

This week, we dive into the Jefferson Project—a collaborative effort between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), the Lake George Association (LGA), and IBM that's tur

9 | Beneath the Surface: Plant Surveys and Underwater Wonders with Nick Rowell

This week, we sit down with Nick Rowell from Warren County Soil & Water for a deep dive—literally and figuratively—into the hidden wonders beneath the lake’s surface. Nic

8 | Hemlocks Under Siege!

Join us this week as we welcome Tammara Van Ryn, recently retired Director of the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP), and an expert in invasive species manage

7 | A New Era: Dr. Brendan Wiltse Takes the Helm at the LGA

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Brendan Wiltse, the brand-new Executive Director of the Lake George Association. Dr. Wiltse shares his journey to Lake George and hi

6 | The Goldfish Dilemma: When Pets Become Pests

On a spring day in 2023, Lake George Mayor Ray Perry was out for a walk through the West Brook Conservation Park when he spotted goldfish in one of the stormwater retenti

5 | Safety vs Water Quality: Finding a Balance with Chris Navitsky

Welcome back and Happy New Year, Lake Protectors! This week, we are joined by Chris Navitsky, the Lake George Waterkeeper, to talk about road salt and the impact it has o

4 | Stormwater Runoff with Jim Lieberum: “It all starts in the watershed”

This week we are joined by Jim Lieberum from the Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District to talk about stormwater! Learn what it is, why it matters for the ecosy

3 | What is the Septic Inspection Program? with Randy Rath

In this episode, we’re joined by Randy Rath, a seasoned expert with over 23 years at the Lake George Association, now serving with the Lake George Park Commission (LGPC).

2 | The Lake Impact Fund Grant Program

Welcome back to Lake Protectors! In this episode, we sit down with the LGA’s Managing Program Director, Monika LaPlante to dive into the newly launched Lake Impact Fund—a

1 | It’s Going to Take a Village to Protect This Lake with Dr. John Kelly III

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Lake Protectors! Join us as we sit down with Dr. John Kelly III, a passionate advocate for Lake George and the newly elected Board Cha