As another summer begins, the Upper Saranac Foundation (USF) is encouraging everyone to enjoy the water responsibly by following simple, science-based practices that help protect the lake’s shoreline, water quality, and wildlife.

The Upper Saranac Foundation (USF) is working with the Adirondack Watershed Institute (AWI) at Paul Smith’s College to promote free Lake Wise assessments for lakeshore property owners throughout the Saranac watershed.

The Upper Saranac Foundation (USF) has released its Summer 2026 Newsletter, highlighting recent accomplishments, upcoming initiatives, and ongoing efforts to protect the Upper Saranac watershed.

Upper Saranac Lake is one of the most intensely studied lakes in the Adirondacks, providing scientists and lake managers with an exceptional record of environmental change and watershed health. For more than three decades, the Upper Saranac Foundation (USF), in partnership with the Adirondack Watershed Institute (AWI), has conducted comprehensive monitoring and research that helps guide stewardship of one of the region’s most treasured natural resources.

Join the Upper Saranac Foundation and lake advocates from across the Adirondacks at the Adirondack Lakes Alliance (ALA) 10th Annual Symposium on Friday, June 26, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM at the Paul Smith’s College Visitor Interpretive Center.

The Upper Saranac Foundation (USF) has been awarded a $19,538 grant from the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) to support ongoing aquatic invasive species (AIS) management efforts at Fish Creek Campground, a high-use area within the Upper Saranac watershed that remains a source of invasive species spread.

Join the Upper Saranac Foundation and more than 10 local organizations on June 11 at the Dewey Mountain Recreation Center in Saranac Lake for the annual Love Your Lakes & Lands community event!

Join the Upper Saranac Foundation in recognizing New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (NYISAW), a statewide effort to raise awareness about invasive species and the threats they pose to our lands and waters.

Aquatic invasive species (AIS) remain one of the greatest risks to the Upper Saranac watershed. While Upper Saranac Lake currently has two known invasive aquatic species, nearby waterways contain significantly more.

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.

It was inspiring to see so many passionate lake and water quality advocates gathered at the New York State Federation of Lake Associations Annual Conference, Shared Lakes: Shared Responsibilities, held this past week in Lake George.

Guy Middleton, Executive Director of the Upper Saranac Foundation, co-presented alongside Scott Ireland, Executive Director of the Adirondack Lakes Alliance, on the topic of wake sports and their impacts on lake health.

The Upper Saranac Foundation (USF) is pleased to announce that we have been awarded a grant of $11,815 through the Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program to support Strengthening Organizational Capacity Through CRM Modernization.

The Upper Saranac Environmental Monitoring Platform is back in the water and once again delivering near real-time meteorological and water quality data to the public—offering a continuous view of changing lake conditions. The platform has transformed how Upper Saranac Lake is observed, capturing high-frequency information on its physical, chemical, biological, and meteorological characteristics.