GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Lake George region leaders know there is already a ton of research being done on freshwater lake health, aquatic species, and more. We look forward to discussing ways to further strengthen efforts to monitor algal blooms, invasive species, and other potential environmental threats at future meetings.
The Warren County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) welcomes the public to its annual luncheon on Tuesday, October 24th. Each year, this event serves as a stage for conversations about how the Lake George and Glens Falls area can grow and better serve each other. the people who live there. This year, that conversation will take place at Fort William Henry’s Carriage House, overlooking Lake George itself.
“The Adirondack region’s abundance of clean water is the envy of the world,” said EDC Warren County Chairman Jim Shipron. “The freshwater conservation knowledge accumulated here should be shared with the world so that the Lake George/Warren County region and its neighbors can reap the benefits of economic development in the process. , scientists, and entrepreneurs, as well as engineering and technology companies and their employees, we have the assets, knowledge, and opportunities to advance these lessons beyond our communities.”
Lake George has long been home to the Jefferson Project, a joint effort between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and IBM to map the impact of invasive species on the lake, climate change, and nutrient changes. RPI also operates the Dallin Freshwater Research Institute, which studies ecological structure and function in water, land, and atmosphere. Beyond academia, the Lake George Society advocates for people who live, work, and play around lakes to better care for our water.
The vision that EDC Warren County wants to share ties in with the work being done by the Jefferson Project, the Dallin Freshwater Research Institute, and the Lake George Association. At the October 24 event, IBM’s Dr. John Kelly III and RPI President Martin Schmidt will speak about how Lake George can be used to further leverage freshwater science and technology.
“We live in a world where between 2 and 3 billion people experience water scarcity for at least one month a year, and 700 million people have no access to clean water at all. This is why stakeholders, including governments, nonprofit organizations, academic institutions such as the State University of New York, and private sector partners, must truly recognize the importance of careful management of our water. has been proven for many years, and freshwater water quality is a fundamental asset to our local environment and local economy.”Cipron said.
Tickets are currently on sale through EDC Warren County.