Lake Communities of Putnam, Inc.

This page is intended to be a resource.  There are numerous agencies, advocacies, and other organizations and associations that are of interest to our members and friends.  Each logo/picture is a link to that agency site unless otherwise listed.

 

There are numerous ways to register to vote within the Town of Putnam:  (1) Your local post office has Voter Registration Forms; (2) Call 1-800-For-Vote or 518-746-2180; (3) On the web at New York State Board of Elections or Washington County Board of Elections; (4) or via "snail" mail at Washington County Board of Elections, 383 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828. 

Need an absentee ballot?  Click here to download and print a copy ►Absentee Ballot Application.  Once you've completed the ballot, please return to Washington County Board of Elections, 383 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828.

 

 

The APA is a New York State government agency, consisting of approximately 72 staff and an eleven-member board. In 1971 the APA was created by the State Legislature to develop long-range land use plans for both public and private lands within the Park.

 

The purpose of the Commission generally is to preserve, protect, and enhance the unique natural, scenic and recreational resources of the Lake George Park.  To do so the Commission has specific regulatory and enforcement powers relating to activities on the lake, along the shoreline and within the land drainage basin.

 

Since 1885, the Lake George Association (LGA) has been the leading citizen group advocating a reasoned approach to management of the Lake George watershed to ensure long-term stability of water quality and of the watershed's environmental and economic viability.

 

The Lake George watershed encompasses approximately 150,000 acres in the three counties of Essex, Warren and Washington. This page has links from RPI's Darrin Fresh Water Institute covering water quality reports regarding Lake George.  Interesting!

The FUND for Lake George is a not-for-profit, privately funded organization dedicated to the protection of Lake George and its nine surrounding communities. Formed in 1980, the FUND implements a science-based approach to the protection of Lake George water quality and the overall health of the Lake George watershed.

 

The Lake George WATERKEEPER was launched in 2002. The Lake George WATERKEEPER is a program of the FUND for Lake George and is a resource for concerned citizens in the Lake George Basin who are concerned about land use and water quality. The WATERKEEPER responds to all public inquiries and acts as an ombudsman with respect to issues having an environmental impact on Lake George and its watershed.

 

The Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC) is a land trust working to preserve the world-renowned water quality of Lake George and the rare plants and animals within its watershed by permanently protecting natural lands. Founded in 1988, LGLC works with landowners, government officials, conservation partners, volunteers, and supporters aimed at securing the protection of special natural places for future generations to enjoy.

 

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Last modified: 05/21/09