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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.

09/08/2026

Join Adirondack Watershed Institute and MTC at the Old Forge Library tomorrow for the Junior Stewards Program, followed by two incredible lectures: Invasive Species in the and the Health of Our Local Waters!

See flyer for more info. Inlet, NY Information & Events Old Forge Events Old Forge Visitors Information Center Town of Webb UFSD

09/05/2026

Brian needed to move his clean-up efforts to BlueMountain.com because he did (along with other participants) such a great job at cleaning up Sixth & Seventh Lakes and Fourth Lake.

Thank you again for your support and dedication to preserving the ! Nice towels!

Keep the photos coming!

Adirondack Park

09/02/2026

Mike, Laurie (amazing parents), and their kids, Chloe and Carter (age 6), made it a priority this summer to focus on Loon conservation and to follow lead-free fishing practices while fishing in the ADK lakes!

These photos and this self-directed project are exactly what MTC strives to do - teach the next generation of fans the importance of protecting this magnificent environment and its wildlife! Thank you for participating once again in the MTC event. Enjoy your towels!!!

Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation Loon Preservation Committee Loon Lake Loony About Adirondacks - Adirondack Mountains Events & Activities Adirondack Council Adirondack Watershed Institute Protect the Adirondacks

08/30/2026

Tomorrow is the last day of the 6th Annual Maintain the Chain Event (July 1- August 31, 2026). If you have not emailed photos of your self-directed environmental improvement projects, please do so by Labor Day. MTC will choose the winner of the "Best Project" award in the coming weeks. Gifts of appreciation will also be given to select participants.

THANK YOU to all of you who made this event a success, and for your commitment to maintaining the chain!

Inlet, NY Information & Events Old Forge Events Adirondack Park

08/18/2026

There is no better way to start the school year than to have your kids become Junior Adirondack Watershed Institute Stewards by attending the FREE program on Wednesday, September 9th (4 pm) at the Old Forge Library! Following this program, there will be two incredible FREE talks on invasive species and the health of our local waters.

Town of Webb UFSD Forestport Elementary School Boonville Elementary School Lake Placid Middle School Saranac Lake Middle School

08/15/2026

Darlene, Rick, and Falene completed their 6th Annual Maintain the Chain Event (July 1- August 31, 2026) environmentally focused improvement project this past week. They cleaned up 7th Lake Road out to and including the lean-tos. They gathered about 15 lbs of trash along the way, including fire grates, cans, and even a golf club!

Thank you all for being loyal supporters of MTC! We cannot thank you enough, and we hope your efforts will inspire others to get involved!

08/12/2026

The Hotaling and Boon boys enjoy a little fun after cleaning up trash along Route 28: The Central Adirondack Trail. Thank you for your efforts. We need more young guys like you!

Register for the 6th Annual Maintain the Chain Event (July 1- August 31, 2026) and help us Protect the Adirondacks! Send photos of your project, receive FREE MTC swag, and be entered into the running for gifts of appreciation and the Best Project Award! Hurry up! The summer is almost over!

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!

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

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

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Route 28
Old Forge, NY
13240

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http://www.maintainthechain.net/

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