The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. The Lake George Land Conservancy is pleased to announce it is applying for renewal of accreditation. A public comment period is now open. The Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of […]
Volunteers have been heading out into the woods this winter hunting for signs of an invasive insect, a tiny, destructive bug that has found its way to the Adirondacks. If it spreads, the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) could threaten millions of Hemlock trees throughout the Adirondack Park. In March, LGLC Conservation Manager Monica and Land […]
Bolton Landing, NY – On January 15, the Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC) closed on the conservation of 13 acres along the edge of the Warner Bay wetlands in the Town of Queensbury. The strip of land adjoins the larger 1,400-acre Dunham Bay Marsh owned and protected by New York State (NYS) Department of Environmental […]
As we come to the end of 2018, we reflect on the great success that the LGLC has achieved towards its mission of protecting the land that protects the lake. This past year, we celebrated our organization’s 30th Anniversary. Thanks to the many donors, landowners, volunteers, and community partners, more than 10,800 acres of land […]
On Saturday, November 3, from 10 am – 12 pm, LGLC staff will provide a hands-on training for those interested in becoming more active in the LGLC’s efforts to monitor the watershed’s hemlock forests. All levels of experience welcome; if you can hike, you can help! Late fall through winter is the ideal time of […]
