Welcome
The Fulton Chain of Lakes Association was founded in 1968 with a mission to protect the waters of the Fulton Chain of Lakes in New York's Central Adirondacks. On this website you will find helpful information about our organization and how you can help us preserve and protect the unique environment of the Lakes and the surrounding woodlands, streams and wetlands. We are actively involved in numerous issues such as boater safety, water quality and invasive species.
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We envision a future where the Fulton Chain of Lakes thrives as a pristine and healthy ecosystem, supporting diverse flora and fauna. Our vision includes fostering a community that values and prioritizes the conservation of natural resources, ensuring the long-term well-being of the lakes for generations to come.
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Click here for our membership application - we hope you will join us in supporting our mission!
Wakeboats
“Wakeboat” means a motorboat that has one or more ballast tanks, ballast bags or other devices or design features used to increase the size of the motorboat’s wake. Why are they of concern? A wakeboard's massive ballast generates wakes that erode shorelines, churns up lake-bottom sediment that could trigger algae blooms, transports aquatic species between different bodies of water, and creates dangerous conditions for smaller watercraft/wildlife. If you are driving a wakeboat, please be mindful of the distance you are from shore, other watercraft or loons, and the depth of the water. The water should be a minimum of 20 feet deep and the boat 500 feet from shore and other users including loons. Remember, boaters are responsible for their wakes.
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Old Forge & 6th Lake Dam Rehab Projects Begin
Think for a minute what would happen to Inlet if the 6th Lake dam failed!!
The improved dams correct:
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discharge capacity,
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inadequate gate outlet capacity, and
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the dam design to meet safety regulations.
The noise and inconvenience of construction is necessary. Please be thankful for the improvements which will allow us to weather the storms and continue to enjoy our lakes.
​More info on dams on attached Powerpoint.
On August 19th Robert Foltan from the Hudson River Black River Regulating District gave a presentation to the Fulton Chain of Lakes Association annual meeting on the design and status of the Old Forge and 6th Lake Dam Rehabilitation Projects. Both projects are underway. The work will be accomplished by installing cofferdams at each site blocking approximately half of the area so that it can be dewatered and new structures installed. When the work is completed, the cofferdam will be removed, and the other half of the existing area will have cofferdams installed so that area can be dewatered and new structures installed. The projects are scheduled to be completed by the end of 2027. During construction, lake level control will not change. A summary of the project can be found by clicking below. ​
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