The Lake George Association successfully secures grants each year from private foundations and public sources for projects that seek to protect and preserve the water quality of Lake George and the natural beauty of the watershed. These projects continue LGA’s efforts to build a sense of community involvement, heightened awareness and support. The job of preserving water quality is immense, but together we are making a positive difference in the future of Lake George.

These lake-saving projects are the result of joint planning efforts of LGA and various communities and agencies. They are developed and completed in cooperation with state and local government, property owner associations, citizen groups and individual volunteers. They involve investigation to identify problems, analysis and assessment of findings, planning or design of solutions, followed by implementation and/or education. Most importantly, these projects have helped create a positive atmosphere of responsible action and an awareness of what individuals and communities can do to make a difference for a better Lake George.

Projects deal with stormwater management and runoff control in stream corridors and roadway corridors, beach erosion and shoreline restoration, lake and pond sedimentation, sediment removal, wetland enhancement, island restoration and wastewater disposal.

In all cases, the cooperating government agencies at the Town/Village, County and State levels have committed substantial in-kind services and other resources to complete the proposed work.

LGA develops and submits grant applications to finance Lake-Saving Projects. If you have an idea for a Lake–Saving Project that you think LGA should consider, please contact the LGA’s Lake Saving Projects Coordinator.