Rachel Curtis of Hilton is helping to guard the Adirondack Park against the spread of invasive species this summer.
Curtis, a 2016 graduate of the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, is a steward for the Adirondack Watershed Institute. The Paul Smith’s College-led initiative protects rivers, lakes and other waterways against invasive species and teaches boaters how to keep an eye out for problems on their own.
Curtis and the 71 other watershed stewards attended a training session at Paul Smith’s College in May before starting their duties. While stationed at boat launches across the Adirondacks, the stewards will conduct inspections of boats entering and leaving the water and operate boat-washing stations. They’ll remove any invasive species that they find and convey the importance of clean boats, clean gear and clean waters to boaters.
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