Adirondack Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention Program
The Adirondack Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention Program, initiated on May 23, 2015, actively addresses the spread of aquatic invasive species and encourages regional stewardship through a combination of boater education and boat inspection & decontamination. The 2016 program is funded through the leadership of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, drawing on the resources set aside by the people of New York State in its Environmental Protection Fund. State agencies, lake associations, towns and villages, environmental organizations, The Adirondack Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management and the Paul Smith's College Adirondack Watershed Institute are working together to advance this exciting and innovative program.
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What will the program do for me & what is involved?
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Why are boat inspections so important & what are inspectors looking for?
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Why is boat decontamination so important & what happens in the decontamination process?
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What can you do to assist with the inspection process?
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Where is the program located?
Program Leadership:
- Lead State Agency: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation- Invasive Species Coordination Unit
- Regional Coordination: Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program
- Lead Service Provider: Paul Smith's College Adirondack Watershed Institute
Advisory Council Members:
- Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program
- Paul Smith's College Adirondack Watershed Institute
- Adirondack Council
- The FUND for Lake George
- Adirondack Local Government Review Board
- Lake Champlain Basin Program
- Adirondack Lakes Alliance
- Adirondack Association of Towns and Villages
- NYS Conservation Council
- Adirondack Landowners Association
- Adirondack Park Agency
- NYS Department of Transportation
- NYS Bass Anglers Association
- Lake George Park Commission
Supporting Documentation:
- Governor Cuomo's press release on March 10, 2015. Official announcement of the new AIS spread prevention agreement.
- Memorandum of Understanding. Statement of intent from public & private organizations regarding AIS spread prevention in the Adirondacks.
