During her tenure at the LGLC, Lynn’s leadership and perseverance resulted in the permanent protection of 5,000 acres of land and more than 2 miles of Lake George shoreline.

Among those conservation projects, Lynn’s favorite was the purchase of 223 acres on the east side of Lake George. The property had been illegally cleared and featured a large house and other structures that were clearly visible from the lake and disrupted the scenic beauty of the Pilot Knob ridgeline. After the LGLC purchased the land in 2000, Lynn oversaw the demolition of the house and the creation of what is  one of the LGLC’s most popular preserves: the Lynn LaMontagne Schumann Preserve at Pilot Knob.

Lynn resigned from the LGLC to take on the position of the northeast regional director of the Land Trust Alliance. She looked forward to using her energy and passion to strengthen land conservation across the northeast.

Unfortunately, Lynn’s time was tragically cut too short, and she passed away in March of 2010 at the age of 46 after a courageous battle with breast cancer.

At her memorial celebration and dedication held at the Lynn LaMontagne Schumann Preserve at Pilot Knob, Lynn’s husband Kurt reflected, “Though she saved miles of shoreline, I think she was most proud of the forests and habitats she protected in the mountains. It’s these breathtaking views, trees, and the wildlife that make the Adirondacks and Lake George complete.”

The partnerships, relationships, and trust built from Lynn’s leadership persist to this day, as the Lake George Land Conservancy continues to invest in the permanent protection of the land that protects the lake.

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