MTC 2024 Event
Photos of self-directed, environmentally-focused projects submitted by our incredible MTC participants - THANK YOU!
The Boon & Hotaling families measured water quality along the Fulton Chain of Lakes using Secchi disks. They also cleaned up Alger Island on Fourth Lake. They collected trash, including cans, bottles, bobbers, fishing lines, containers, and an oar.
Winners of the 2024 MTC "Best-Project" award!!! The Mayer/Cattat family read books from the Old Forge library and educated themselves about the Adirondack Park, its conservation efforts, and the impact of climate change on the local environment. After reading the books, they shared their newly acquired knowledge with interested community members!
Josey, Ellie & Luis found over 600 snails in the Fulton Chain. They brought one to the MTC EcoArts Festival & discovered they were Banded Mystery Snails, a non-native species introduced in 1867 into the Hudson River. Nice job kids!
Senator Mark Walczyk's (49th Senate District) staff not only attended the EcoArts Festival at View Arts Center but also cleaned up trash around the Rondaxe Fire Tower Trailhead (Bald Mountain) parking lot and along Rt. 93!
Camp Mark Seven campers participated in the MTC event for the first time this year. They spent a morning cleaning up around their camp on Fourth Lake.
Jocelyn and Brad clean up DeCamps Island yearly for their MTC self-directed project. This year, they brought their granddaughter to join the fun!
Karen cleaned up along Fourth Lake's shore and collected garbage and lots of glass! Thank you, Karen, for making Fourth Lake cleaner and a lot safer as well!
Jade and Bambi cleaned up along Route 28 near Sixth Lake, picking up cigarette butts, styrofoam, candy wrappers, and construction debris.
The Seventh Lake Team (#1) and their sweet dog collected trash around their lake.
The Seventh Lake Team (#2), consisting of 5 adults (Juliana, Gail, Chris, Chris, and Debbie) and 3 kids, picked up 5 pounds of trash, including several cans and bottles that they recycled. They also found fishing lines, hooks, and lures that could threaten our iconic loons.
Susan, Mary, and Habi did their yearly cleanup project from Eighth Lake to Brown’s Tract Inlet Carry, marking the end of the Fulton Chain and leading to the Raquette Chain. They found all sorts of trash, including rolls of toilet paper and fishing lines with hooks entangled in lake bottom debris.
Emma was not in the ADK for the MTC event but was inspired by our event. She collected trash at Kiawah Beach in South Carolina instead!
Nate and Charlie completed their annual Fourth Lake clean-up, celebrating with a hike near Raquette Lake. They collected candy wrappers, container lids, bottles, vaping devices, baseball hats, and propane tanks! Nice job, boys!
Dan and Maria collect trash while boating and kayaking on Second and Third Lakes. They have been doing this all summer and have collected 4 bags filled with trash, including cans, children's sandals, and bobbers. Looking good in those MTC hats!
Brian and his family did a little snorkeling and cleaned up a lot of trash from the bottom of Seventh Lake.
Trussell, Apgar, and Mylenski family members picked up trash during a canoe/kayak trip on the Moose River, paddle boarding and kayaking on Second Lake, and exploring DeCamps Island.
The Stoler Crew picked up debris from the channel between Third and Fourth Lakes, including a few items from this summer's July 4th celebration!
Brianna completed a couple of self-directed projects for the MTC event. She picked up trash along the Bald Mountain trail & parking lot (the graffiti was a surprise) & she created a beautiful flower garden in her backyard to support our pollinators!
Chloe & Carter hiked the Brown's Tract Canoe Carry from Inlet to Eighth Lake, collecting trash along the way! MTC's true superheroes!
Greg & Lizzy conducted their MTC self-directed project around Stewarts Pond in Hadley, NY! They picked up lots of cigarette butts in two different day-use areas, plus other trash as well.
Denise & her family picked up trash around Moss Lake & also near their home. Her son has become quite aware of the Leave No Trace Principles. Nice job, Denise! They also created a more wildlife & pollinator-friendly yard, adding birdhouses, water sources, & new plants. They saw lots of new birds, plenty of bees & butterflies due to their efforts.
