Lawrence Eichler is a research scientist with the Darrin Fresh Water Institute, an environmental research division of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute located on Lake George in Bolton Landing, New York.  Larry holds a BS in Biology from Hamilton College and an MS in Environmental Sciences from Florida Atlantic University.  Larry’s research interests include aquatic chemistry and biology with a focus on aquatic plants, particularly the effects of exotic invasive species on native plant assemblages.