Really good article in this months Thousand Islands Life Magazine by Michael Folsom (The Ship Watcher)

"Bottoms up for the St. Lawrence River… but not the kind you would tip your glass for. 

The bottom of the St. Lawrence has managed to make its way to the surface it almost seems, as water levels plummet quickly. While debate over the Bv7 Plan rages on, boat props continue to be dinged and seaweed has managed to engulf marinas.

“As we approached the end of August and started to see water levels similar to last November, combined with heavier than normal seaweed growth, the usability of our slips started to be affected,” said Peter Johnston of Ed Huck Marine in Rockport. "

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