Protecting the Land that Protects the Lake since 1988

Hemlock woolly adlegid (HWA), the invasive forest insect first detected in the Lake George watershed in 2020, continues to spread and pose a threat to water quality and wildlife habitat. To help mitigate the impacts of HWA, the LGLC continues to manage HWA on infested preserves through chemical control, in conjunction with the release of biological controls (biocontrols) - predatory insects that specifically feed on HWA.

This spring the LGLC will complete a cycle of chemical treatment at both the 15-acre East Brook Preserve in Lake George, and the 60-acre Clark Hollow Bay Preserve in Putnam.

The goal of using a chemical and biocontrol two-prong approach is to provide chemical protection to the trees while the biocontrols have time to build numbers. As the biological controls get established, they can reduce the population of HWA on a landscape scale and create a glimmer of hope for the future of hemlock forests.

LGLC staff and our partners in the NYS Hemlock Initiative and Lake George Hemlock Coalition are also looking for evidence of mortality of HWA after this year's cold winter. This information will help to further research and guide management plans as we continue our efforts to protect Lake George from this invasive pest.

More than 570 people are already registered to be part of the 14th annual Lake George Hike-A-Thon on Sunday, July 5!

If you haven't signed up but want to be a part of this free, family-friendly event, there's still room - many sites are full, but many others are not. Check out our registration form today to see what is available, then sign up before registration closes on April 30. Not sure what site is best for you? Check out our interactive sites map for details.

Have a wooden boat? You can join, too! The Wooden Boat Parade is a unique Hike-A-Thon group in the south basin led by Captain Ron Miller and sponsored by Love is on Lake George.

Prefer to hike without the crowds? Sign up as a Virtual participant and adventure wherever you are!

Visit lakegeorgehikeathon.org for more information about how to volunteer or how to sponsor the event.

Thank You to This Year's Partners and Sponsors! (to date)

Visit our Sponsor page to learn how your business can be a part of this lake-wide event!

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Arcurio Consulting

Clothier Planning & Consulting

Hosted onboard the historic Lac du St. Sacrement, this year's Gala will offer an unforgettable evening cruise to see firsthand the beauty of the mountains and forests permanently protected by the LGLC, places like the iconic Pilot Knob Mountain.

The Gala is the LGLC's most important fundraising event, made possible in large part by the dedication and generosity of our Honorary Committee.

By providing support for our mission of permanently protecting the land that protects Lake George, these treasured lands, critical to the water quality, natural habitat, and the scenic beauty of Lake George, can remain protected forever.

General tickets to attend the Gala will be available in May, but you can reserve your seats now with a special commitment to the Honorary Committee.

When hiking this time of year, trails can be everything from mildly messy to hazardous, due to the rapidly melting snow and ice. Trails at lower elevation and exposed to sunlight may look fine, but then turn dangerous as you climb to a higher elevation.

Hiking on muddy, wet trails can also cause erosion and otherwise damage the trails we work so hard to maintain for public use.

In order to minimize your impact on the land during transitioning seasons, please follow this advice from the NYS DEC:

• Stick to low-elevation hiking trails.
• Avoid hiking on any trails during periods of significant rainfall.
• If hiking on muddy or flooded trails - stay in the center of the trail to prevent erosion. The center of the trail can sustain boot prints.

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.