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.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to Mountainman Outdoor Supply Co once again! We are honored and grateful for your contin...
05/12/2026

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to Mountainman Outdoor Supply Co once again! We are honored and grateful for your continued support. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Central Adirondack Association Old Forge Events Inlet, NY Information & Events Town of Inlet Parks Town of Webb/Community Engagement

05/03/2026

32 participants and 13 teams have already registered for this summer’s Maintain the Chain (MTC) event!

Register today (www.maintainthechain.net), complete a self-directed environmental improvement project at a time that works best for you, submit your photos, and you’ll be entered for a chance to win the Best Project Award and receive gifts of appreciation.

Plus, eligible participants will receive FREE MTC beach towels!

Brad and Karen, loyal MTC participants, started the first phase of their self-directed, environmentally focused improvem...
05/02/2026

Brad and Karen, loyal MTC participants, started the first phase of their self-directed, environmentally focused improvement project during the spring thaw. They removed discarded debris along the snowmobile trail in Town of Inlet Parks. They will continue their efforts to clean the trails and shoreline throughout the summer.
Thank you both for your enthusiasm, dedication, and continued support to help MTC! ❤

Snowmobiling in the Adirondacks Old Forge Events Inlet, NY Information & Events Inletsnow Central Adirondack Association

05/01/2026

Spring in the arrives like a quiet awakening—ice loosens its grip, rivers find their voice, and the forests breathe green again.
As this magical place comes back to life, so does our responsibility to protect it—tread lightly, leave no trace, and give back to the wild spaces that give us so much joy!

Join us for the 6th annual MTC event (July 1-August 31) and help us preserve this environment now and for future generations. FREE MTC beach towels for participants who complete and submit photos of a self-directed, environmental improvement project. REGISTER TODAY at www.maintainthechain.net.

Adirondack Council Adirondack Mountain News Old Forge Events AdkAction Wagging it, in the ADK Blue Line Coffee House Mountainman Outdoor Supply Co The Original Eagle Bay Donuts Town of Webb/Community Engagement

04/26/2026

The Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation research team needs your help! They are looking for one more field staff person to monitor loons on Honnedaga Lake once per week. Please contact the center directly, specifically Griffin Archambault or Lizz Schuyler, with questions.

For years, MTC participants have been making a difference through self-directed environmental improvement projects inspi...
04/26/2026

For years, MTC participants have been making a difference through self-directed environmental improvement projects inspired by their love for the Park.

So far, we have 11 teams and 30 participants registered. Free MTC beach towels for registered participants who email photos of their projects to MTC. Register today at www.maintainthechain.net and join the movement!

Central Adirondack Association Town of Inlet Parks Town of Webb/Community Engagement Old Forge Events

04/25/2026

Common Merganser — Fun Facts!
• “Plunging goose”: Their name comes from Latin, reflecting their ability to dive deep to hunt fish.
• Built for fishing: Nicknamed “sawbills,” they have ~160 tiny serrations on their beaks to grip slippery prey.
• Underwater vision: A special third eyelid acts like goggles, helping them see clearly while diving.
• Unique nesting: They nest in tree cavities near rivers and lakes—and chicks leap from high nests soon after hatching.

Why they matter:
As top predators in aquatic ecosystems, mergansers are sensitive to pollution, making them useful indicators of environmental health.

How to help:
Protect clean waterways, reduce pollution, and support nesting habitats.

Learning about our wildlife and how to protect it is a great self-directed, environmentally focused project for the 6th Annual MTC Event! Register today at www.maintainthechain.net and let us know what you learn!!! FREE MTC beach towels for who register and complete a project!

04/19/2026

Excited for summer? Love the ? Participate in the 6th Annual MTC Event (July 1- August 31) to help protect this incredible environment. REGISTRATION is NOW OPEN !!! FREE MTC beach towels for those who complete and share photos of their self-directed, environmentally focused improvement project. Visit our website to learn more.

Thank you for considering!

Old Forge Events Inlet, NY Information & Events

Over the past several years, MTC participants have collected water clarity data along the Fulton Chain of Lakes using Se...
04/07/2026

Over the past several years, MTC participants have collected water clarity data along the Fulton Chain of Lakes using Secchi disks. Visit our website to learn more about what we’ve discovered—and find out how you can measure water clarity as part of your self-directed, environmentally focused project during this summer’s 6th Annual MTC event!

Adirondack Council Hamilton County NY Soil and Water Conservation District Adirondack Watershed Institute Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation AdkAction Fulton Chain Of Lakes Association YMCA Camp Gorham Mark Seven Deaf Foundation, Inc. Camp Mark Seven

Lead fishing tackle is a leading cause of adult loon mortality, with ingestion of a single sinker or jig causing fatal p...
03/23/2026

Lead fishing tackle is a leading cause of adult loon mortality, with ingestion of a single sinker or jig causing fatal poisoning within a few weeks.

The Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation, with support from MTC, created hundreds of lead-free tackle boxes to help teach children about the harmful effects of lead fishing tackle on wildlife. This summer, the Center will expand its outreach through engaging, kid-friendly programs in which these free tackle boxes will be distributed to promote safer, wildlife-friendly fishing practices.

Adirondack Council Central Adirondack Association Adirondack Watershed Institute Living ADK Fulton Chain Of Lakes Association

Every year, our incredible MTC participants turn passion into action! From building rain barrels to planting native spec...
03/19/2026

Every year, our incredible MTC participants turn passion into action! From building rain barrels to planting native species, they’re helping protect our lakes and preserve the natural beauty of the .

Rain barrels reduce runoff and keep pollutants out of our lakes, while native plants strengthen shorelines, support wildlife, and improve water quality.

Together, these individual projects make a huge impact. This is what community-driven conservation looks like! Thank you and hope to see you (and your friends) again this summer!

Adirondack Council AdkAction Hamilton County NY Soil and Water Conservation District Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation Sixth & Seventh Lakes Adirondack Watershed Institute Eagle Bay Village

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