April 22, 2022 Clark Hollow Bay

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Donor Legacy – Past Supporters of the Northeastern Shoreline Initiative

History of the Northeastern Shoreline Initiative, printable

Town of Putnam

Between 1990 and 1998, the LGLC worked with partners to protect a total of 1,014 acres of land and 2.6 miles of Lake George’s northeastern shoreline­ made possible thanks to the generosity of the Rowan family and many other families and individual conservation heroes.

This Northeastern Shoreline Initiative continues today with an exciting opportunity to protect another 60 acres of land critical to the protection of Lake George. Please join us in building upon this legacy and honoring these past conservation heroes. Make a donation to the Clark Hollow Bay Project today!

Value Beyond the Shore

In addition to its critical shoreline protection, the Clark Hollow Bay project will safeguard 1,300 feet of stream corridor that leads directly into Lake George, and ensure permanent protection of documented habitat of the NY threatened timber rattlesnake.

Similar to the adjacent protected land, the 60 acres that the LGLC is currently seeking to protect can be viewed directly by residents of Silver Bay, Hague, Sabbath Day Point, and boaters heading to points north.

The land has been approved for a seven-lot subdivision: seven homes with on-site septic, and three boat houses are permitted to be built upon the seven lots.

While the LGLC is not against development, it is in everyone’s best interest to avoid development in sensitive areas such as this. The steep, rocky slopes and delicate shoreline are highly susceptible to erosion, and proposed septic systems would be placed near the lake. Development would inevitably affect the water quality of Lake George, as well as impact its viewshed and wildlife habitat.

The total project costs will be five million dollars ($5,000,000).  The LGLC was awarded a grant of $3,762,800 through the New York State Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) program for the Clark Hollow Bay Project! This is a great testament to the value of this great project, but we need your help to raise the remaining funds needed to complete the purchase in 2022. Donate today and help us finish this great conservation effort!

Our sincere gratitude goes to the following volunteers on the Clark Hollow Bay Fundraising Committee: Jeff Brozyna (Chair), Sheryl Arenholtz, Ed Becker DVM, Michael Barrett, Paul Bell, Elizabeth Guest, Judy Larter, Paul Lawler, Virginia Rowan Smith, Robert Von Werne, Ruth Walters, and Ike Wolgin.

If you would like to learn more about this initiative, or help us to raise the needed funds, please contact Helen at 518-644-9673 or hbartonbenedict@lglc.org to arrange a private meeting.

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