Adirondack Land Trust transfers 17 acres to the state for $525k By Zachary Matson The state in November took ownership of 17 acres on the east shore of Thirteenth Lake in Johnsburg, adding the lake’s last stretch of unprotected shoreline to the … [Read more...] about State takes ownership of last unprotected shoreline on Thirteenth Lake
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1996 Bond Act lookback: Adirondack land conservation
How $150 million was used for open space and farmland protection By Gwendolyn Craig Former NYS Gov. George Pataki’s personal connection to the Adirondacks perhaps made it a conservation spotlight. At the time, timber companies were pulling … [Read more...] about 1996 Bond Act lookback: Adirondack land conservation
Land trust protects 1,400 acres in St. Lawrence County
Acquisition creates Grasse River Wilderness Preserve to boost wildlife corridor By Mike Lynch The Northeast Wilderness Trust has purchased 1,400 acres in St. Lawrence County just outside the Adirondack Park to create the Grasse River … [Read more...] about Land trust protects 1,400 acres in St. Lawrence County
Piecing the puzzle: OSI deepens connections between Saratoga County, Adirondacks
Lake Luzerne acquisition creates corridor linking Moreau Lake park to Ralph Road State Forest By Mike Lynch The Open Space Institute has purchased a 60-acre property in Warren County that connects protected land between Moreau Lake State Park … [Read more...] about Piecing the puzzle: OSI deepens connections between Saratoga County, Adirondacks
Moxham Mountain land deal opens up southern access
By Mike Lynch The recent addition of 250 acres to the forest preserve near Moxham Mountain will result in a new trailhead and parking lot for climbers and hikers, according to one local official. Located in the central Adirondacks between … [Read more...] about Moxham Mountain land deal opens up southern access