Lake George’s Secret Weapon Against Invasives | Buffalo News

Lake George, the “Queen of American Lakes,” is fighting to stay pristine against invasive species sneaking in via boats—thanks to a strict mandatory inspection program using the HEAD acronym, which checks hulls, drains engines, inspects gear, and clears compartments. Boats failing inspection get free decontamination, ranging from 30 seconds to 30 minutes, to prevent ecological damage. With over 120,000 inspections and 1,500+ invasive species removed in 12 years, officials boast zero new invasions since the program began—saving the lake’s top-tier water quality and its vital economy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/77f51a953061b9cd