Replacing impermeable asphalt with permeable pavers can significantly reduce stormwater runoff problems on steep sites, while enhancing the aesthetics of any landscaping project.
The Lake George Association’s Lake-friendly Living Open House on Saturday, June 4 at the LGA office, 2392 State Rt. 9N, Lake George. It will host over 15 “green technology” exhibitors. Experts in lake-friendly landscaping, permeable pavement, and alternative septic systems will be on hand from 10 am – 2 pm, to share information and advice. The event is free and open to the public.
Who will be exhibiting?
Representatives and installers for:
Permeable pavers and pavement: Belgard, Tehno-Bloc, Unilock and Flexi-pave;
Alternative septic systems: Puraflo, Orenco and Eljen;
And others: Fiddlehead Creek Native Plant Nursery, DeFranco Landscaping, Gould’s Landscaping, Green Planet Products, Chip’s Landscaping, KLC Property Enhancement, Sweeney Company, and Crandall Excavating.
Experts from the LGA, Cornell Cooperative Extension, the Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District, and the Lake Champlain-Lake George Regional Planning Board will provide information about lake-friendly lawn care, septic system maintenance, and more. Rain barrels and native plants will be available for sale. Free soil pH-testing will be available.
“We are excited that so many regional companies will be on hand for people to meet. We’ll have product representatives, civil engineers, designers, installers and other people who work in green landscaping here to share information and brainstorm solutions for lake-friendly living,” said Emily DeBolt, director of education for the Lake George Association.
For more information contact the LGA at 518-668-3558. In addition, the LGA’s new website has extensive information on the topic. Visit www.lakegeorgeassociation.org and search on “lake-friendly living.”