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REGISTRATION FOR THE 2025 MTC EVENT IS NOW OPEN!
Our incredible MTC participants are already submitting photos of their self-directed, environmentally-focused projects! Take a look and see what inspires you.
The Boon Family conducted their yearly tradition of cleaning up the bottom of Fourth Lake followed by a nice, relaxing family dinner!
Ian and his team of Adirondack Mountain Club Route 73 Trailhead Stewards collected trash from camping areas of Chapel Pond, Roaring Brook Falls, and the Split Rock Falls day use areas!!!
The PAOWNYC team planted numerous saplings from Hamilton County NY Soil and Water Conservation District to help prevent erosion & runoff into the Fulton Chain of Lakes!
This year, Maria and Dan are bringing a bag wherever they go - walking in Old Forge, on hiking trails, while taking their dogs for a walk, canoeing, or going for a boat ride. They always find something to pick up and throw away!
"Everyone should keep a bag on hand to pick up any litter they see - every little bit helps to keep this beautiful area clean and safe for our wildlife!" - Maria
Deb Evans, not only cleans around 7th Lake for her yearly MTC self-directed project, but she is a huge advocate for Clean, Drain and Dry to prevent the spread of invasive species. She therefore educated 20 Boy Scouts by providing them with invasive plant handouts as they were paddling along the Fulton Chain of Lakes to Raquette Lake.
Karen and Brad collected glass, pottery shards, and debris from Arrowhead Park in Inlet, NY, and along the shores of 4th Lake for ONE of their self-directed, environmentally-focused improvement projects! Thank you, both for your efforts!
Karen and Brad's second 2025 MTC project!
"Please Maintain The Chain. Took a short walk into Inlet, picking up trash along the way. It baffles me why people discard their cigarette butts everywhere when public receptacles are feet away. One day's worth. Everyone CAN make a difference." - Karen Gorea
"This year’s haul so far from 3 afternoons of snorkeling in 4th lake and 7th lake. Also removed a car tire, but that didn’t make it into the photos. When people ask me what I’m doing, I tell them I’m participating in the Maintain the Chain event." - Brian McKittrick
Colleen and her family have been passionate MTC supporters for years! While they couldn’t make it to the ADK this year, they still made a huge impact by organizing daily clean-ups along a New Hampshire beach. Together, they collected all kinds of trash—frisbees, a small American flag, towels, socks, hats, sand toys, flip-flops—and filled nearly a trash bag every single day!
Come back soon to see more photos of self-directed MTC projects!
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