Over $98K awarded to SLU professor by NYS DEC

CANTON, N.Y. (WWTI) – St. Lawrence University’s Professor of Biology Brad Baldwin has been awarded funding from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation totaling $98,592, in recognition of his dedication to environmental conservation.

Baldwin’s project, titled “Protecting the Fishery and Recreational Value of Black Lake through Early Detection and Reduction of Water Chestnut and other Aquatic Invasive Species,” was one of many grants distributed as part of NYS DEC’s initiative to address the adverse effects of invasive species on New York’s natural resources, economy, and communities.

Baldwin’s project focuses on early detection and mitigation strategies, focusing on targeting water chestnut and other aquatic invasive species known to threaten the ecological balance of Black Lake. By using research, rapid response measures and community outreach, the project will safeguard the biodiversity and recreational value of the lake, benefiting both local ecosystems and the regional economy.

Baldwin is also the lead scientist on another grant- funded project, this one in the Town of Oswegatchie, aimed at early detection and control of invasive aquatic and terrestrial species.

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