Environment
Discover how ACF invests in land and water conservation, strengthens resilience to climate change, inspires stewardship, enhances recreational opportunities, and so much more.
Our Approach
The Adirondack region is distinguished by vast stretches of protected lands and waters
interspersed with tight-knit rural communities.
It is a place where forests have been recovering from overharvesting in the 19áµ—Ê° century and moose, mink and other animals have returned after habitat loss pushed them out.
The natural landscape factors into everyday life, underpins the economy, provides clean air and water, and offers an array of outdoor recreation opportunities. And yet, our natural resources and the sustainability of our communities are threatened by climate change, invasive species, limited capacity for stewardship, and other factors. Philanthropic support plays a critical role helping to ensure that our most treasured asset can thrive today and for future generations.
ACF grantmaking in this area focuses on building climate resilience and creating opportunities to connect with nature.
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How Communities across the Adirondacks are Supporting the Environment
Natural Causes
Over $38,000 awarded to community organizations serving Essex
Support the Work
Ways to Support the Environment
Your gift to the following funds helps support programs, partnerships, and resources that meet critical needs across our region. Learn more by clicking a fund below.
507 Fund for the High Peaks Summit Stewardship Program
To support the Adirondack High Peaks Summit Stewardship Program.
Clarence Petty Intern Fund
To support young, emerging environmental leaders to work with the Adirondack Council in conservation, government relations, education or outreach.
Adirondack Council Fund for the Adirondacks
To support the mission and work of the Adirondack Council.
Healthy Waters Fund
To support water quality in the Adirondack Region through the Adirondack Watershed Institute.
SOA Lake Placid Clean Water Fund
To support the long-term health of Lake Placid water quality and shoreline, including dam repair.
Blue Mountain Lake State Land Stewardship Fund
To support a summertime environmental steward program that will educate the public on proper use and care of the islands and to monitor conditions on Blue Mountain Lake and its islands.
Protect the Adirondacks!
To support Protect the Adirondacks!, an organization dedicated to the protection, stewardship and sustainability of the natural environment and human communities of the Adirondack Park.
