"Our  Mission is to protect  the environmental quality of Chateaugay Lake and to promote wise stewardship of the Lake’s natural assets for the benefit and enjoyment of the public and future generations."

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Nestled in the forested northern foothills of New York State’s Adirondack region, Chateaugay Lake forms the headwaters of the Chateaugay River, which feeds into the St. Lawrence. The 12-mile-long lake system extends from Upper Chateaugay Lake, a deep cold-water lake, through the channel of the Narrows, to Lower Chateaugay Lake and the Outlet. There it terminates at the Forge Dam, first constructed in the days of iron mining over a century ago.

Today, Chateaugay Lake is surrounded by a mix of seasonal and year-round homes and protected public lands. It is enjoyed by residents of the region and visitors from near and far, who are drawn by the Lake’s scenic beauty and outstanding recreational opportunities.

In 2007, the Chateaugay Lake Foundation was established as a nonprofit environmental protection fund to provide the financial resources needed to address threats to the environmental quality of the Lake and its surroundings.

The impetus for creation of the Foundation was the accelerating spread of Eurasian water milfoil throughout the lake system. This highly invasive, non-native aquatic plant has become notorious in the Adirondacks and beyond for clogging waterways, crowding out native plants, degrading wildlife habitat, and spoiling boating, fishing and swimming.

The Chateaugay Lake Foundation seeks to work in partnership with the Chateaugay Lakes Association, governmental entities and others who are concerned about the Lake to develop a broad-based, coordinated, and sustained response to the Eurasian milfoil problem and similar threats that might emerge.

You can be part of this critical work. Our funds come from donations from those who believe Chateaugay Lake is worth protecting and who care enough to participate in its preservation. This web site has more information about the Eurasian milfoil project, our fundraising campaign, and how you can help.