Maintain the Chain

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An annual volunteer initiative featuring self-directed, environmentally focused projects aimed at protecting the pristine lakes and watershed of the Fulton Chain of Lakes and Adirondack Park.

🌿 Milkweed: More Than Just a Wildflower! 🦋Saw this sign years ago in Old Forge, NY. Read about milkweed and learned that...
08/10/2026

🌿 Milkweed: More Than Just a Wildflower! 🦋

Saw this sign years ago in Old Forge, NY. Read about milkweed and learned that it plays a vital role in our ecosystem. It is the only host plant for monarch butterfly caterpillars, providing the food they need to grow and develop.

Ever since I saw this sign, we have let milkweed grow on our property, creating habitat for monarchs and countless other pollinators. Love providing these caterpillars with a place to enjoy a good meal!🐝🦋🌱

Learning ways to protect the and its wildlife is a great self-directed project for the 6th Annual Maintain the Chain Event (July 1- August 31, 2026)! Send us photos of what you learn, and you'll receive a FREE MTC beach towel! Register today!

Debbie collected trash around Seventh Lake. She was pleasantly surprised by how much less trash she found compared with ...
08/09/2026

Debbie collected trash around Seventh Lake. She was pleasantly surprised by how much less trash she found compared with prior years. MTC wants to thank the several participants who have collected trash around Sixth & Seventh Lakes. Your effort and dedication to maintaining the chain are paying off! 💙💚💙

There is still time to participate in the 6th Annual Maintain the Chain Event (July 1- August 31, 2026). Register today and do your part in protecting the ! Keep the photos coming!

Debbie, enjoy your FREE beach towels, and thank you once again for your support!

Fulton Chain Of Lakes Association Inlet, NY Information & Events

🌊 Learn About Our Watersheds & Protect the Adirondacks! 🌲Join us at the Old Forge Library on September 9, 2026, for an a...
08/08/2026

🌊 Learn About Our Watersheds & Protect the Adirondacks! 🌲

Join us at the Old Forge Library on September 9, 2026, for an afternoon of learning with experts from the Adirondack Watershed Institute (AWI)!

👧🧑 4:00 PM — Junior Watershed Steward Program
Annie Arnold, AWI Environmental Educator, will lead a fun and educational program designed to help young people better understand and protect our waterways.

🦠 5:00 PM — Invasive Species in the
Brett Wimsatt, AWI’s Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program Director, will discuss invasive species in the , why they matter, and what we can do to help prevent their spread.

💧 Following — The Health of Our Local Waters
Lija Treibergs, AWI’s Water Quality Research Manager, will share what long-term data reveal about the waters surrounding Old Forge and the factors impacting their health.

Come learn more about the waterways we all enjoy—and what we can do to help protect them for generations to come! 💙

In the meantime, visit one of our local boat washing stations for your 6th Annual Maintain the Chain Event (July 1- August 31, 2026) and learn why it is important to clean, drain, and dry boats before enjoying a day on the lake!

Rivett's Old Forge Marina & Boat Rentals Rivett’s Eagle Bay Marina & Boat Rentals

MTC is honored to sponsor this incredible community event! Thank you, AdkAction!🌼🌞🪴Tupper Lake, NY Fulton Chain Of Lakes...
08/08/2026

MTC is honored to sponsor this incredible community event! Thank you, AdkAction!🌼🌞🪴

Tupper Lake, NY Fulton Chain Of Lakes Association

Have a wonderful inaugural Day of Action AdkAction in Tupper Lake, NY, tomorrow! An incredible event by an incredible or...
08/08/2026

Have a wonderful inaugural Day of Action AdkAction in Tupper Lake, NY, tomorrow! An incredible event by an incredible organization! Enjoy the MTC swag! Wishing you a day filled with sunshine and blue skies!

08/07/2026

The Adirondacks aren't just a place to visit—they're a place to protect.

Every mountain, lake, forest, and trail reminds us why this region is so special. Its beauty depends on all of us doing our part to preserve it for future generations.

Whether you pick up litter, plant native flora, learn how to protect our wildlife, or simply encourage others to protect the , small actions can make a lasting difference.

Register for the 6th Annual Maintain the Chain Event (July 1–August 31, 2026), complete a self-directed, environmentally focused improvement project, submit photos, receive a FREE MTC beach towel, have a chance to win gifts of appreciation, and win the Best Project award!

Together, we can protect the beauty and timeless wonder of the Adirondacks.🌳🌺💚

Sam has spent about 10 years restoring the shoreline of his Fourth Lake family camp. He continues to expand the wildflow...
08/07/2026

Sam has spent about 10 years restoring the shoreline of his Fourth Lake family camp. He continues to expand the wildflowers where there was once grass. The first photo is an aerial shot of the property from a couple of decades ago.

"It's been a labor of love, and the bees, hummers, and butterflies couldn’t be happier!" -Sam G.🌺🌸🌼🌳

Job well done, Sam! Enjoy your MTC swag! You deserve it!

AdkAction ZONE 3 Landscape Nursery & Garden Center Adirondack Watershed Institute Hamilton County NY Soil and Water Conservation District

Mau and Carin measured water clarity along the Fulton Chain of Lakes using a Secchi disk made specifically for participa...
08/06/2026

Mau and Carin measured water clarity along the Fulton Chain of Lakes using a Secchi disk made specifically for participants of the 6th Annual Maintain the Chain Event (July 1- August 31, 2026).

Water clarity is an indicator of the health of our lakes. If you are interested in measuring water clarity, email us, and we will provide you with a Secchi disk and instructions for its use. It's a great excuse to get out on the water, have some fun, and take part in an environmentally focused improvement project to help protect the !

Adirondack Watershed Institute Hamilton County NY Soil and Water Conservation District Fulton Chain Of Lakes Association Clean Lakes Alliance Sixth & Seventh Lakes Old Forge Library Old Forge Events Black River Environmental Improvement Association

The Boon family completed their annual tradition of cleaning up Fourth Lake.There are still more than 3 weeks to registe...
08/04/2026

The Boon family completed their annual tradition of cleaning up Fourth Lake.

There are still more than 3 weeks to register for the MTC event and help protect the . Visit www.maintainthechain.net to learn more!

Free swag, free gifts of appreciation, and a chance to win the Best Project award for those who submit photos of their self-directed, environmentally focused improvement project.

Eagle Bay, New York

Melissa and Anthony collected a few old cans from the cove across from View. Enjoy your MTC towels and THANK YOU for you...
08/03/2026

Melissa and Anthony collected a few old cans from the cove across from View. Enjoy your MTC towels and THANK YOU for your support!

Register today for the 6th Annual Maintain the Chain Event (July 1- August 31, 2026), submit photos of your project, and receive your free beach towels. Additional gifts of appreciation will be given to those who go above and beyond this summer to protect the !

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Route 28
Old Forge, NY
13240

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