CATS Long Pond Program Conserves 25 Acres

(Credit: CATS)

Frank White and Christine Babson have been visiting Long Pond in Willsboro for their whole lives. When they inherited their parents’ properties, they considered ways to continue that enjoyment while protecting the lake they loved. They focused on a 25-acre parcel they owned at the southwest corner of the lake. It contained part of stream and wetlands by the lake. Plus, it had a nice little forested ridge that would make a beautiful building site. The only problem was that a house there would severely alter the pristine view people enjoy seeing across the lake.

So, they approached CATS’ Long Pond Conservancy Program about conservation opportunities and settled on making a simple donation of the land. Thank you Frank and Christine. You helped protect Long Pond and provided an opportunity for a new trail people can access via the Carver Road Trail.

JOB OPPORTUNITY!

We are still accepting applications for the position of operations and development manager. If you, or someone you know, is interested in a job that is diverse, fun, and interesting, and would you like to be part of conserving land and making trails for people to enjoy, then consider this great job with Champlain Area Trails.

We are seeking a creative, well-organized, positive individual for the full-time position. Responsibilities include: Maintaining financial records and donor databases; fundraising support; writing press releases, emails, grant proposals, and social media communications; and maintaining CATS’ website. Requirements include: excellent communication skills; attention to detail; financial experience; a sense of humor, and good working knowledge of QuickBooks, MS Office Suite, and Word Press. Send resume to info@champlainareatrails.com or CATS, PO Box 193, Westport, NY 12993. (Click HERE for details.)

REQUEST FOR OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROPOSALS

CATS is requesting naturalists, scientists, educators, and knowledgeable people to submit outdoor education proposals to present a program or a series of programs relevant to the Champlain Valley. Proposals must be received by March 1, 2017. Please click HERE for more information.

Thank you!

Chris Maron
CATS Executive Director

About Champlain Area Trails (CATS)

Champlain Area Trails (CATS) is a non-profit organization, begun in 2009, which creates and maintains hiking and cross-country ski trails in the Champlain Valley that link communities, connect people with nature, and promote economic vitality. In its short history, CATS has developed 35 miles of trails that when added to existing trails, gets it half-way toward the long-envisioned goal of a 30-mile trail loop between Westport and Essex. CATS will extend its trails to neighboring towns and eventually connect them to trails in the Adirondack Mountains, Vermont, and Quebec. Learn more on the CATS website.