Protecting the Land that Protects the Lake since 1988

Kayakers explored the area near the Homer Point Wetlands, shown here, during the LGLC's 2024 Hike-A-Thon. Photo by Carl Heilman, II/Wild Visions, Inc.

The Lake George Land Conservancy has permanently protected 45 acres in Huddle Bay and along Homer Point Road in the Town of Bolton.

The protected land is nearly 90% wetlands, including emergent wetland that shares 2,500 feet of shoreline with Lake George. The wetlands preserve water quality by naturally filtering pollutants, sediments, and excess nutrients before they can enter the lake.

The wetlands on the property include several ecosystem types, including a black spruce-tamarack bog that is uncommon in the area. The conservation of this rare ecosystem provides critical habitat to a wide variety of animals for shelter, food, and breeding. Evidence of deer, black bear, bobcat, coyote, and small mammals has been seen on the property.

The LGLC purchased the land in a bargain sale from the Gillies family, who wished to see the sensitive land permanently protected from development.

“We are so excited to partner with the LGLC to make sure this sensitive wetland property is conserved in perpetuity," said the Gillies family. “Our family has been enjoying Lake George for decades and we are pleased to be able to do our small part in protecting the lake. We would like to thank the LGLC for their efforts on this project and overall leadership to preserve important lands in the lake’s watershed.”

The LGLC is now accepting applications for a paid summer Programs Intern position for 2025. This position 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, 2025.

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.

The LGLC's annual trek to Dome Island is scheduled for February 14 and 15, if ice conditions allow. This is a 1-mile walk/snowshoe/ski across the frozen lake to visit the island John Apperson donated to The Nature Conservancy for permanent protection.

Spots are limited and fill VERY quickly. Registration will open Friday, January 17, at 8 a.m. (EST). $10 per person fee is non refundable.

All of the protected lands around Lake George provide important habitat for wildlife. The LGLC has several trail cameras set up at our preserves to help us know what animals are using our preserves. Two recent videos are shared below - a fun encounter with a curious white-tailed deer, and an eastern coyote passing through. (Video links will open in YouTube.)

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.