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30-by-30? Aerial view of intact forests along the North Branch of the Boquet River on the Ben Wever Farm property, now protected by a conservation easement in partnership with the Adirondack Land Trust. © Adirondack Land Trust/Becca Halter

Easement bought to protect 294 Willsboro acres, 2 miles of Boquet River shoreline

By Mike Lynch

The purchase aims to bolster chances of salmon returning to the river

Land trust acquires Adirondack Loj Road entranceway

By Mike Lynch

The Adirondack Land Trust has preserved one of the most magnificent views of the High Peaks this week, buying 187 acres off Adirondack Loj Road and Route 73 just outside of Lake Placid.

Upper Saranac Lake shoreland added to forest preserve

By Mike Lynch

The DEC purchased a five-acre parcel on Upper Saranac Lake that was once owned by former regional director Bill Petty. 

Land trust buys 137 acres near High Peaks Wilderness

By Mike Lynch

Property adjoins the High Peaks Wilderness and Adirondack Mountain Reserve in St. Huberts

Thirteenth Lake

State takes ownership of last unprotected shoreline on Thirteenth Lake

By Zachary Matson

Adirondack Land Trust transfers 17 acres to the state for $525k

Iroquois center in Onchiota acquires 333 acres

By Mike Lynch

The Six Nations Iroquois Cultural Center took a big step forward with a planned expansion, purchasing 333 acres from Adirondack Land Trust.

Adirondack Land Trust Stewardship Manager Derek Rogers removes invasives and plants pollinators at the Glenview Preserve in late June.

Preserving an iconic Adirondack view

By Tim Rowland

Adirondack Land Trust seeks input on Glenview Preserve property

Whitney property

2021 EXPLORED: Land acquisitions and protection

By Mike Lynch

Talk swirled around notable parcels, while smaller land tracts went toward improving connectivity

Mike Carr

Lake Placid Land Conservancy in talks to merge with Adirondack Land Trust

By Zachary Matson

Two land conservation organizations in the Adirondacks initiated merger discussions, officials announced on Wednesday. 

Vanderwhacker inholding

Adirondack Land Trust buys small Vanderwhacker inholding

By Mike Lynch

The newly protected tract is found within a 60,000-acre parcel that includes the namesake mountain as well as many lakes, ponds, rivers and streams.

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