Lake George, NY – The Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC) purchased 192 acres in the Town of Bolton on November 21. The “Wing Pond Addition” has more than 1,000 feet of stream corridor and about three acres of wetlands, which are critical to protecting water quality.

The undeveloped forested property shares nearly half a mile of its boundary with the LGLC-owned Wing Pond Preserve and also borders NYS DEC-owned Wild Forest. Its stream flows into the LGLC’s recently protected 207-acre Sundew Pond Preserve, which flows into Lake George’s Northwest Bay.

In addition to protecting water quality, this purchase provides an even greater expanse of contiguous habitat necessary for our native terrestrial and aquatic wildlife to thrive. Land connectivity is important for whole ecosystem health and vitality, allowing forests, streams, and other freshwater resources to interact uninterrupted for maximum water quality benefits.

Knowing the land’s great ecological value, the Miller family, who owned and cared for the land for decades, was happy to work with the LGLC to see the land permanently protected.

Sarah, Jim, and John Miller expressed, “When Captain James Miller purchased acreage in North Bolton in the late 60s, it was to protect and preserve the land. His children are grateful that going forward, the LGLC will be taking over the stewardship of this beautiful property.”

LGLC Executive Director Mike Horn said, “I want to thank the Millers for working with the LGLC to permanently protect this important land, ensuring that the lush forested terrain and flowing streams will forever remain wild, protecting everything we love about Lake George.”

The Wing Pond Addition acquisition was funded in part with a grant received in 2024 through the Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) grant program administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Additional funding came from generous donors who gave to the LGLC’s $9 million 2025 Land Campaign, which included the Wing Pond Addition as one of several conservation project goals.

Due to its habitat sensitivity, the Wing Pond Addition is not open to the public.

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