The Upper Saranac Foundation is partnering with the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation to recruit volunteer citizen scientists for a new study examining how boating activity may affect water clarity and shoreline conditions on Adirondack lakes.
Building on a successful pilot study conducted by ACLC interns last summer, the project is now expanding to community participation. Volunteers will help collect information on boat traffic, boat types, wave activity, and water clarity to better understand whether increased boating pressure—including wave-producing wake boats—is contributing to shoreline erosion and reduced water clarity.
To support the project, ACLC is offering a free online training session on Thursday, June 4 from 5:00–6:00 PM. Participants will learn how to identify and categorize boats, measure wave height, conduct simple water clarity observations, and submit data to researchers.
This effort aligns closely with Upper Saranac Foundations designation as a Loon Friendly Lake, recognizing ongoing community stewardship and conservation efforts to protect loons and aquatic habitat. Through collaboration with ACLC, the Upper Saranac Foundation continues to support loon monitoring, research, education, and watershed stewardship initiatives throughout the region.
Interested in participating? Register for the free training here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dQMyE51lSyuegGNHCyN8bQ