The Adirondack Park and North Country are being threatened by an increasing number of invasive species. Managing invasive species is similar to managing non-point source pollution in that it requires efforts at the local as well as State level. The Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program has trained volunteers and created a database to record locations of invading species; however, the scope of the program is limited and has no capacity to direct controls or oversee programs to limit their spread. A two-year study including three targeted surveys aimed at how to best develop a regional approach to controlling the spread of invasives points out additional needed actions. Survey data indicate broad consensus by lake groups, municipal officials and various advocacy groups that preventive measures need to be instituted. We believe this effort will likely require a Regional Board of Stakeholders that allows for shared decision-making, equitable sharing of resources and political action necessary to sustain this effort.
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