Protecting the Land that Protects the Lake since 1988

Trout Lake (in the foreground) and its surrounding lands in Bolton are further protected by the LGLC’s recent purchase and conservation of 26 acres. Credit: Carl Heilman, II/Wild Visions, Inc.

The LGLC purchased 26 acres in the Town of Bolton on December 23, 2025. The “Trout Lake Uplands Addition” has about 500 feet of stream corridor and one acre of wetlands, which are critical to protecting water quality. The stream and wetland flow into Trout Lake, which drains into Lake George via Huddle Brook.

In addition to protecting water quality, this purchase provides an even greater expanse of contiguous habitat necessary for our native terrestrial and aquatic wildlife to thrive. Land connectivity is important for whole ecosystem health and vitality, allowing forests, streams, and other freshwater resources to interact uninterrupted for maximum water quality and habitat benefits.

This acquisition was LGLC’s final land protection project of 2025 and closed out another impactful year. In total, LGLC closed seven land projects in 2025, resulting in permanent protection of 1,963 acres of land and permanent protection of 22 acres of wetlands and 2.8 miles of streams that feed into Lake George.

It's almost time for the LGLC's annual Open House! Stop by and say hello to the staff and fellow community members, and learn about projects in the works for 2026. Light refreshments provided. No RSVP needed, just stop in when you’re able!

The LGLC office is located at 4905 Lake Shore Dr./Rt 9N, Bolton Landing. On-site parking is limited; additional parking is available along Rt. 9N, and in public parking lots in town.

The LGLC is now accepting applications for two paid summer internship positions for 2026. These positions will support the work of our Education and Outreach, and Conservation Programs. 

Work alongside staff to learn about land management, and help coordinate various summer events designed to educate the public about our mission, strengthen our brand, and fundraise for projects. Applications due by March 1, 2026.

This opportunity is made possible in part thanks to the George C. Singer Educational Fund, which was created and endowed by the Singer family to support LGLC's educational programs. 

Hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) is an invasive insect whose presence has been confirmed throughout the southeastern Adirondacks. Every winter, Forest Pest Hunter volunteers adopt trails to monitor for and report HWA, but that isn’t all that’s being done to protect Adirondack forests from this forest pest.

All are welcome to join this virtual presentation, hosted by our partners at the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP).

Join Nick Dietschler, Forest Health Researcher with New York State Hemlock Initiative at Cornell University and Ari Giller-Leinwohl, APIPP’s Invasive Species Manager, for a discussion on biological controls that are being released to control HWA in the Adirondacks, HWA control options for landowners, and how to identify and report HWA through APIPP’s volunteer Forest Pest Hunters program.

Be sure to visit LGLC.org/Calendar, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram to get updates and posts about events as more are added.

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The LGLC’s mission is to permanently protect the land that protects Lake George. As an accredited, nonprofit land trust, the LGLC works with willing landowners and other partners to protect land that protects the world-renowned water quality of Lake George and the natural resources of the Lake George watershed.