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Lake George Conservancy |
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The Origin: Several years ago local lake residents became concerned that the nearby environs were becoming threatened by the encroachment of commercial businesses (trucking). In the past 10 - 15 years there has been a proliferation of truck-related businesses on the southern part of old Hwy 27 just north of the toll road These businesses have materially affected the traffic in the area and polluted our skies in the southeast with night lighting. Fortunately, the establishment of a land Conservancy with tax-free status had been accomplished. The IRS has granted the Conservancy a public charity status, exempt from income tax. The application has also been approved by the IRS giving the organization a 501 (c)(3) standing.
During the In the early months of 2005 it
was learned that one of the largest truck stop developers in
the US had visions of establishing a new truck stop by
purchasing 65 acres of nearby land, the closest corner of
which would come to within 200 yards of the lake. Through
an almost unbelievable response to a request for funds, the
newly founded Conservancy raised money and purchased the
land in question. After two years of work on the
property, the "Preserve" as it is now known is
returning to the beautiful site it once was. |
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MISSION STATEMENT
The Lake George Conservancy
exists to protect and preserve the quality of the
ecosystems of Lake George and its watershed through
education, research, and procurement of sensitive
land, by gift or purchase.
Information about the organization: PURPOSES
The Lake George Conservancy is a
public benefit corporation. Its purposes are three-fold:
1. To perform periodic
environmental testing and scientific analysis on Lake
George waters and the surrounding ecosystem. |
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ACTIVITIES of the Lake George
Conservancy include Beautification projects,
Public education programs, Fundraising events , Water
quality testing Land acquisition/management . MEMBERSHIP
MEMBERSHIP in the Lake George
Conservancy is open to those persons and
organizations who evidence an interest in and
support of the purposes and programs of the
Conservancy. Annual dues are currently $25.00 per
person.
Click
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MORE WAYS TO HELP KEEP LAND PROTECTED • Conservation easements – a voluntary, legal agreement between a landowner and a land trust that allows a property owner to permanently limit or prohibit development on his/her property. This legal document becomes part of the deed, so when the land changes hands, the new owner is bound by the terms of the easement. The Conservancy will enforce compliance. • Land donations – used when a landowner wants to conserve his/her land in its natural state by selling or donating it to a land trust. Land conservation is an area where individuals can truly make a difference. What the Midwest will look like in 100 years is being decided day-by-day, parcel-by-parcel, by landowners like us. The Conservancy cannot offer legal, financial, or estate planning advice. Discuss these matters with your own legal and financial advisors. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Members of the Board of Directors serve three-year, alternating terms. The founding Board includes the following twelve members: President: Bill Schlatter Vice-president: Linda Hagerman Vice-president: Ed Uslar Secretary: Jane Case Treasurer: Acting Treasurer Ed Uslar Directors: Tom Blackburn, A. William King, Jane Hamlin, Bill Brenneke, Phil Tyndall, Dave Tyndall, Gary Zandstra
THE LAKE GEORGE CONSERVANCY, INC.
email: bschlatter@locl.net
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