A New York environmental group recently expanded the size of a forest and water preserve around Lake George.
The Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC) recently purchased 26 acres in Bolton, New York, adding to more than 200 acres already protected in the area.
The “Trout Lake Addition” has roughly 500 feet of stream corridor and one acre of wetlands, which LGLC officials said are critical to protecting water quality. The stream and wetland flow into Trout Lake, which drains into Lake George via Huddle Brook.
The 26-acre undeveloped forested property adjoins the 215-acre Trout Lake Uplands property, which LGLC acquired from Twin Pines, Inc. and permanently protected in 2019.
The newest acquisition is also near the 2,765-acre Cat and Thomas Mountains Preserve, now owned by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
In addition to protecting water quality, the purchase provides an even greater expanse of contiguous habitat necessary for our native wildlife to thrive.
