Building on more than three decades of protecting land in and around the Adirondack Park Preserve, the Open Space Institute at the end of the year, permanently protected more than 6,000 acres in three transactions.
Spruce Creek, Towns of Salisbury and Norway
Newly protected property critical for providing clean drinking water for City of Little Falls
Building on more than three decades of protecting land in and around the Adirondack Park Preserve, the Open Space Institute announced the permanent protection of more than 3,300 acres in the Herkimer County towns of Salisbury and Norway. Comprised of hardwood and softwood forests and significant wetlands, and within the Mohawk river watershed, OSI’s latest acquisition protects land for clean drinking water and expands regional connectivity of protected lands. MORE
OSI Deal Permanently Protects More Than 2,200 Acres in the Eastern Adirondacks,
Towns of Chesterfield and Lewis
Property establishes regional connectivity of more than 10,000 acres of protected land; supports efforts to fight climate change
The newly protected 2,229-acre “Bar MH Timber” property is located within the Split Rock Wildway, an important wildlife corridor connecting the Champlain Valley with the Adirondack High Peaks. Comprised of hardwood and softwood forests, a variety of wetlands, and containing seven medium-sized peaks, the new acquisition furthers regional connectivity of protected lands and, through its protection and capture of carbon, aids in efforts to fight climate change. Purchased from Bar MH Timber (NY) LLC for more than $2 million, the acquisition also provides land for wildlife habitat and public recreation. The protection of this property will help disperse visitors to the area by providing new access to the central Adirondack High Peaks trail systems. MORE
OSI Protects Warren County Property in Southern Adirondack Foothills
Newly protected property, located west of the West Mountain Ski Area, aids in clean water protection and efforts to fight climate change
The newly protected 1,260-acre “West Mountain” property is located west of the West Mountain Ski area. It is situated between the southeastern boundary of the Adirondack Park and Moreau Lake State Park and adjacent to Ralph Road State Forest. In addition to the clean water and climate change benefits, conservation of the forested parcel will also support regional connectivity, wildlife habitat, and recreation. Now protected from future development, the acquisition is a critical step toward establishing regional connectivity of forested lands. MORE