What’s wrong with Lake George???
• There aren’t too many wetlands in the areas surrounding Lake George. But the ones that do exist are in very real danger because of the desire for development. As wetlands are home to a variety of creatures, and can reduce the likelihood of local flooding by controlling the rate of water runoff, this is a serious issue. • Many of the streams that feed into Lake George have become contaminated with man made chemicals such as fertilizers, pesticides, yard wastes, sand, salt, pet wastes and sometimes sewage. The chemicals seep into the streams through runoff, thus polluting the lake. Want to know something even more gross??? The lake is used for drinking water. • Erosion of the shoreline is another issue plaguing the lake today that can partly be attributed to mankind. • A European species of an aquatic plant known as Eurasian Watermilfoil has also been discovered in the waters of Lake George. As this plant grows easily and quickly, crowding out native plants and reducing biodiversity, i
