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Lake George Land Conservancy

DEC Awards $1.35M In Land Trust Easement Grants

October 16, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Aerial view of Lake George Wiawaka uplands by DEC taken October 7 2002The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced nearly $1.35 million in awards to four land trusts to help protect and preserve local forests.

The awards were announced during a press conference at the Wiawaka Center for Women in Lake George, Warren County, with the Land Trust Alliance and other partners working together to protect forests and combat climate change. [Read more…] about DEC Awards $1.35M In Land Trust Easement Grants

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Nature, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: Agricultural Stewardship Association, Chestnut Woods State Forest, Columbia County, DEC, Easements, Forestry, Genesee Valley Conservancy, Grants, Harvey Mountain State Forest, hiking, hunting, Lake George, Lake George Land Conservancy, Livingston County, Mount Tom State Forest, nature, Scenic Hudson Land Trust, Sugar Mountain Forest, Warren County, Washington County, Wiawaka, Wildlife

Lake George Land Conservancy Names New Executive

December 19, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

LGLC logoThe Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC) has announced the hiring of its next Executive Director, Michael (Mike) G. Horn, effective January 1st, 2022.

Mike Horn is succeeding Jamie Brown who served as LGLC’s Executive Director from 2015 to October of this year. [Read more…] about Lake George Land Conservancy Names New Executive

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature Tagged With: Lake George Land Conservancy

150 Acres Protected At Lake George

October 21, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Saddlebrook Stream courtesy Lake George Land ConservancyThe Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC) has protected 150 acres of Bolton, NY uplands in Warren County through the use of a conservation easement, a tool used by land trusts that keep land in private ownership while protecting the land’s conservation values.

The property includes one mile of stream corridor and 10 acres of wetland within the Indian Brook tributary of Lake George. [Read more…] about 150 Acres Protected At Lake George

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature Tagged With: Bolton, conservation, Lake George, Lake George Land Conservancy, nature

LGLC Executive Director Resigns, Search for Replacement Underway

September 6, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

LGLC logoThe Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC) has announced that Jamie Brown, Executive Director, has decided to pursue his passion of “making land deals” with The Open Space Institute (OSI), effective October 5th. [Read more…] about LGLC Executive Director Resigns, Search for Replacement Underway

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature Tagged With: Lake George Land Conservancy

150 Acres on Prospect Mt & West Brook at Lake George Protected

May 17, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

map of West Brook and Prospect Mountain addition courtesy LGLCThe Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC) has recently protected 150 acres adjoining Prospect Mountain in the south basin of Lake George. The property includes the headwaters of a main branch of West Brook, one of Lake George’s largest tributaries. In total, more than one mile of stream corridor has been protected. [Read more…] about 150 Acres on Prospect Mt & West Brook at Lake George Protected

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature Tagged With: conservation, Lake George, Lake George Land Conservancy

154 Acres Added to Lake George Sucker Brook Preserve

May 14, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC) recently purchased 154 acres in the Town of Putnam, in the northeast region of Lake George. The land was purchased from the Rota and Rota-Poulin family, who had stewarded the property for multiple generations. [Read more…] about 154 Acres Added to Lake George Sucker Brook Preserve

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: conservation, hiking, Lake George, Lake George Land Conservancy, nature

9th Annual Lake George Hike-A-Thon Registration Open

March 9, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Hike-A-Thon LogoEarly-bird registration for the Lake George Land Conservancy’s (LGLC) Hike-A-Thon is now open. The Hike-A-Thon is set for July 5th, is free and open to the public and offers a variety of hiking and paddle options. [Read more…] about 9th Annual Lake George Hike-A-Thon Registration Open

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Events, Recreation Tagged With: Hike-A-Thon, Lake George Land Conservancy

Paul Bell Joins Lake George Land Conservancy Board

December 12, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

LGLC logoThe Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC) has announced the addition of Paul Bell to its Board of Directors. Bell is a resident of Silver Bay, New York, and Pennington, New Jersey. [Read more…] about Paul Bell Joins Lake George Land Conservancy Board

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature Tagged With: Lake George, Lake George Land Conservancy, nature

Lake George Invasive Species Infestation Update

November 17, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid provided by DECThe New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and partners are reporting that they have completed this year’s treatment to control and prevent the spread of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) on New York State “Forever Wild” Forest Preserve lands at Lake George in Washington County, as part of an ongoing, multi-year effort.

DEC confirmed the HWA infestation in August. The affected hemlock trees were located in the Glen Island Campground on the shore of Lake George, along the shoreline of Shelving Rock Special Management Area, at the Buck Mountain Trailhead, and on Dome Island. [Read more…] about Lake George Invasive Species Infestation Update

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature Tagged With: Cornell University, DEC, Hemlock Trees, Hemlock woolly adelgid, Invasive Species, Lake George, Lake George Land Conservancy, nature, Wildlife

Lake George Advocates Report Successful Virtual Race for the Lake

October 17, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Son of Amy’s Park’s namesake Amy Wolgin Weiner, Michael Weiner and his wife AlliThe Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC) hosted its 4th Annual Amy’s Adventure Race for the Lake this year on the weekend of October 1st.

Due to COVID-19, the race was held “virtually,” meaning that runners could choose to run the usual race route at the LGLC’s Amy’s Park in Bolton Landing or run 4.5 miles at a location of their choice. [Read more…] about Lake George Advocates Report Successful Virtual Race for the Lake

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Recreation Tagged With: hiking, Lake George, Lake George Land Conservancy

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