Oct 24, 2001 — Private talks are underway over a plan to use a chemical herbicide in Lake George. The chemical--known as "sonar"--could help in the fight against Eurasian watermilfoil. Critics say it will also kill native plants that are already endangered. Brian Mann reports.  Go to full article

Sep 27, 2001 — A state judge says the use of an herbicide in Lake George wouldn't violate a New York law protecting rare and endangered plants. As Brian Mann reports, the ruling may boost efforts to use chemicals to control invasive species.  Go to full article

Sep 11, 2001 — Researchers say low frequency radio waves may be a more effective way of controlling zebra mussels. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Tom Scheck reports.  Go to full article

Sep 07, 2001 — The Adirondack Council has filed suit to delay hearings into the proposed use of SONAR, an herbicide, to combat the invasive species watermilfoil in Lake George. Martha Foley reports.  Go to full article

Aug 31, 2001 — A hearing was held last night in Lake George to discuss the use of the chemical SONAR to kill the invasive weed watermilfoil in the lake. Environmentalists say it would hurt water quality, while local government officials favor using the herbicide. Brian Mann reports.  Go to full article

Aug 30, 2001 — Cattle that love to eat thorny shrubs and nasty weeds are proving they can clean up the areas infested with invasive plant species. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Mary Jo Wagner reports.  Go to full article

Aug 16, 2001 — Ever since the Great Lakes were opened to shipping, exotic species of aquatic animals have invaded the lakes. Nearly always it's been bad news for the region's native fish and wildlife. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Lester Graham reports on the latest effects of the invaders.  Go to full article

Jul 17, 2001 — A new chemical weapon is deployed in Lake George in the war on invasive plant species. Brian Mann reports.  Go to full article

Jul 09, 2001 — A U.S. and Canadian commission charged with monitoring the Great Lakes is looking at ways to prevent more invasive species from entering the lakes. Dozens of aquatic animals and plants have already entered the region, sometimes causing severe environmental damage. From the Great Lakes Radio Consortium.  Go to full article

Jun 22, 2001 — New research shows one invasive species in the Great Lakes is even more resilient than originally thought. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Jonathan Ahl reports.  Go to full article