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The Lake George Association and The FUND for Lake George merged into a single unit.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

State Supreme Court Justice Martin Auffredou has granted the requisite state approval for the much-anticipated merger of the Lake George Association (LGA) and The FUND for Lake George, creating a single, preeminent Lake protection organization, which will carry the LGA name.<\/span><\/p>\n

Justice Auffredou\u2019s ruling followed unanimous votes in support of the merger by the boards of the two nonprofit organizations in March, and an overwhelming show of support by LGA members in April, when over 98 percent of participating voters approved the union.<\/span><\/p>\n

In conjunction with the merger announcement, the LGA unveiled its logo \u2014 a two-toned blue presentation of the organization\u2019s name, meant to convey the clarity and vibrancy of the Lake and herald a new era in Lake protection, according to the organization.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe merger of The FUND and the LGA is nothing short of a historic, milestone moment for the future of Lake George,\u201d said Jeff Killeen, the new chairperson of the LGA. \u201cAs we contemplated pursuing this merger over the last nine months we were all in agreement that one organization, with one strategy and one voice, was required to best protect the lake\u2019s water quality, first and foremost, as well as property values, our economy and every aspect of the lake\u2019s future. I\u2019m proud and so happy that this day has finally arrived. As a basin-wide Lake George community, there is nothing we can\u2019t accomplish together. This new day is all about unity, optimism and excitement for our unabated future as the Queen of American Lakes.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cGrowing excitement about the new LGA will now be harnessed to energize our protection community as never before, as so urgently needed,\u201d said Pete Menzies, newly elected vice chair of the LGA. \u201cAt this historic moment of great opportunity and grave threat, the future of Lake George is in our hands. We invite everyone to join us by bringing your voice, your commitment, and your actions, as LGA members. Together, we will protect Lake George for every generation to come.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cA new era in Lake George protection begins today, and we are calling on everyone who loves the lake to join us as LGA members and partners at this pivotal time,\u201d said LGA President Eric Siy. \u201cGathering threats to the lake\u2019s legendary water quality now require all of us working together to accomplish our goals. Whether you live on or near the lake, depend on the lake-based economy for your livelihood, or simply enjoy visiting the Lake for relaxation and recreation, there is a role for you to play in keeping Lake George clean and clear.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>\u201cFrom funding world-class research to working with property owners basin-wide, the LGA will inform and empower everyone to make a difference in reducing stress on the lake and increasing protection, literally bay-by-bay,\u201d said LGA Senior Vice President Walt Lender. \u201cWe look forward to growing the LGA member family to be the driving force now needed to protect Lake George and demonstrate what the future of protection requires \u2014 direct participation from all of us who know and love our lake.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to combining the two organizations, the LGA\u2019s new lake-protection team includes its partners in The Jefferson Project at Lake George, the groundbreaking freshwater protection collaboration with IBM Research and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute .<\/span><\/p>\n

Siy said the LGA will be \u201cscience-guided and people-powered to accelerate implementation of solutions now needed to tackle mounting threats,\u201d including harmful algal blooms; nutrient loading from wastewater and stormwater runoff; invasive species, both aquatic and the new terrestrial threat, hemlock wooly adelgid; and road salt contamination \u2014 all of which are compounded by the effects of a changing climate.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIn response to this perfect storm of problems we bring a powerhouse team and substantial resources that are essential to solving them,\u201d Siy said. \u201cBut, paramount to our success is establishing the active participation of everyone with a stake in the fate of Lake George. This will be a defining hallmark of the new LGA.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

More information at LakeGeorgeAssociation.org.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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