A staff report notes that the DEC and Lake George Park Commission announced a number of actions they will take this summer on Lake George to combat the threat of invasive species. 

Reporter Brian Nearing reports that the state DEC and Lake George Park Commission said that there will not be a mandatory boat inspection program on the lake this year. However, the state will be providing $50,000 toward a voluntary inspection program and $200,000 for the Park Commission to combat invasives. 

Reporter Pat Bradley reports that the APA has approved a general permit to fast-track the installation of benthic mats to kill invasive species.