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Chris Navitsky, PE

Lake George Waterkeeper

Chris Navitsky is the Lake George Waterkeeper, which is in its 20th year and is a program of the Lake George Association. Chris’ program applies research science and engineering principles for water quality protection through initiatives such as Low Impact Development, sustainable winter management, algae biomonitoring and septic system management. Chris has been recognized as Conservationist of the Year by the Adirondack Council, received the Linn H. Enslow Memorial Award from the New York Water Environment Association and was appointed by New York State Governor Hochul to the Adirondack Road Salt Reduction Task Force. Chris is a licensed professional engineer and is a graduate of State University of New York Collage of Environmental Science and Forestry at Syracuse. Chris lives in Sabbath Day Point with his wife Beth and teenage daughter Kayla.  

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