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The FUND for Lake George gave out nearly $500,000 in grants to help keep the lake clean.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The FUND for Lake George has presented nearly $500,000 in grants to seven organizations and municipalities to assist in their work to keep the lake clear and clean.<\/p>\n

The FUND has now invested more than $7 million in Lake-protection initiatives since 2013.
\n\u201cThe FUND for Lake George not only advocates for the protection of this priceless natural resource, we act, with direct investments to secure the Lake\u2019s signature water quality,\u201d said Executive Director Eric Siy. \u201cWe are grateful to our many donors who make these grants possible by trusting us to invest in initiatives that make a sustaining difference for the Lake and our Lake-based economy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Officials said this year\u2019s grants included:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Science of Solutions Grant: $285,000 to The Jefferson Project\u2014a landmark collaboration between IBM, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and The FUND \u2014 that has made Lake George \u201cthe world\u2019s smartest lake\u201d through the deployment of a highly advanced environmental monitoring system in the water and throughout the watershed.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Invasive Species Grant: $90,000 to the Lake George Park Commission for aquatic invasive species prevention and milfoil removal initiatives.<\/p>\n


\n\u2022 Water Quality & Clarity Grant: $30,000 to the Town of Lake George for priority septic system upgrades.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Water Quality & Clarity Grant: $30,000 to the North Queensbury Wastewater Management District for priority septic system upgrades.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Water Quality & Clarity Grant: $25,000 to the Town of Queensbury for establishment of the Rockhurst Wastewater Mangement District.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Invasive Species Grant: $23,400 to the state Department of Environmental Conservation and state Department of Transportation for the new boat washing station at the Adirondacks Welcome Center near Northway Exit 18.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Salt Reduction Grant: $2,000 to the Adirondack Watershed Institute of Paul Smith\u2019s College for a groundwater study of the impacts of winter road salt.<\/p>\n

Also, the FUND presented the James D. Corbett Award to Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson, president of RPI, and Dr. John E. Kelly III, executive vice president of IBM, for their leadership in advancing The Jefferson Project at Lake George.<\/p>\n

The Irving Langmuir Award was presented to the Town of Queensbury for its actions in protecting Lake George from stormwater runoff, which flushes contaminants and nutrients into the Lake, increasing the risk of harmful algal blooms.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis year\u2019s award recipients exemplify a love of Lake George and a willingness to lead that is essential for the Lake\u2019s long-term protection,\u201d said Lake George Waterkeeper Chris Navitsky.<\/p>\n

FUND Chairman Jeff Killeen added, \u201cDrs. Kelly and Jackson, along with Queensbury Supervisor John Strough, have demonstrated the vision and leadership required to safeguard Lake George for generations to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information on The FUND for Lake George, or to make a donation for the long-term future of the Queen of American Lakes, please visit fundforlakegeorge.org.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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