A fresh perspective

Talking to Kevin Ankeny, longtime SUNY Adirondack professor of Broadcast Media Production, it’s easy to hear why his pitch-perfect voice has long been a sought-after asset.

But the former radio personality brought other talents to a project about the impact of humans and invasive species on the region’s natural environment.

Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District reached out to Ankeny to do some video editing for a grant-funded project for New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) and Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP).

“They found out I am SCUBA certified and invited me to dive with them,” Ankeny said.

Ankeny worked with the team underwater and helped secure a student intern to edit the video, “A Fresh Water Perspective.” “It was a great learning experience for the student,” he said.

The team conducted interviews about the water quality of Lake George, meeting with representatives from Lake George Association, Lake George Park Commission and Lake George Waterkeeper, among others.

According to the Warren County Soil and Water District website, the goal of the video was to provide the public with a lake-bottom view and promote protection of natural resources and water quality in the Lake Champlain Watershed.