Adirondack League Club

Preservation and conservation of the adirondack forest, including propagation and protection of fish and game in the adirondack region through scientific research. The alc has partnered with nys department of environmental conservation, us forest service, usgs - united states geological survey, society of american foresters, empire state forest products assn, biodiversity institute, cooperative loon program, cornell university, colgate university, syracuse university, nys environmental school of forestry, and american tree farm in its research efforts. The alc has been formally engaged in a 65-year collaborative relationship with the cornell university school of life sciences and agriculture. The primary focus of the relationship is to study the effects of airborne industrial pollutants on soil and water quality. This work was instrumental in the establishment of the federal clean air act of 1970. The program is funded by member dues and voluntary contributions.

Forestry - establish and promote an improved system of scientific forestry. The alc employs two full time foresters who maintain a detailed forest inventory that includes information regarding natural forest regeneration, wildlife populations and the development of invasive species. The alc is also involved in a long-term forest management plan that is responsibly attempting to reduce the overabundance of certain tree species. The alc follows prescribed best management practices for modern silviculture and works with multiple private and public research institutions. Our research is openly shared with other forest and wildlife research entities. The research is funded by member dues and voluntary contributions.