Part of the joy of hosting our wedding on Upper Saranac Lake is in sharing the wonder of this place with those we hold most dear. As temperatures increasingly rise across our planet, local ecosystems are held in an ever more tenuous balance. Climate change has impacted the lake in both visible and invisible ways.

Since 1903, Upper Saranac Lake has lost 3 weeks of ice cover each winter, with an overall increase in year-round average temperatures and temperature stratification. Higher stratification between warm and cold layers of the lake leads to decreased oxygen in colder layers, greatly harming fish populations. In addition, harmful algal blooms become more likely, which then threatens flooding and the safety of loon nests on the lake.

The Upper Saranac Foundation is crucial to preserving this fragile ecosystem. As part of its aim to raise awareness of water quality issues, maintain climate data, and be a leader in environmental stewardship, the Foundation maintains the sole water quality monitoring platform within the Adirondack Park—collecting and sharing crucial environmental data across the region. More information about the Foundation’s work related to invasive species prevention, environmental monitoring and preservation of the Upper Saranac Lake environment, can be found by visiting: https://usfoundation.net/.

As we celebrate our wedding in this incredible place, please consider making a donation in our honor to The Upper Saranac Foundation!

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