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RAQUETTE LAKE PRESERVATION
RAQUETTE LAKE, NY · EIN 300596700 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE C99 · Environment · Micro (<$100K) · rlpf.org
revenue
$53K
expenses
$43K
net assets
$91K
employees
—
profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting Raquette Lake in the Adirondack Park from aquatic invasive species. The Raquette Lake Preservation Foundation (RLPF) focuses on preventing the introduction and spread of invasive plants like Variable Leaf Milfoil, monitoring water quality, and supporting research and public education. Its efforts include shoreline surveys, benthic barrier deployment, hand harvesting, and coordination with state agencies and academic partners.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Loon Census Coordination
Coordinates volunteer efforts on Raquette Lake for the statewide loon population survey held each July
Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan
Comprehensive plan to prevent, detect, remediate, and educate about aquatic invasive species in Raquette Lake, aligned with state and regional strategies
Lake Water Quality Monitoring
Participates in ALAP and CSLAP programs by collecting monthly water samples to track long-term trends in nutrients, clarity, and dissolved organic carbon
Public Education on Invasive Species
Distributes educational materials via website, newsletter, press releases, and boat launch stewards to raise awareness about AIS prevention
Variable Leaf Milfoil Remediation
Uses benthic barriers and hand harvesting to control established Variable Leaf Milfoil populations in Raquette Lake and the Marion River
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Lake and Watershed Monitoring & Assessment 2 activities
    • Conduct water quality monitoring through ALAP and CSLAP
      Participates in the Adirondack Lake Assessment Program (ALAP) since 2003 and the Citizens Statewide Lake Assessment Program (CSLAP), collecting monthly water samples during summer months using certified labs and standardized protocols to track long-term trends such as decreasing lake transparency.
    • Coordinate monitoring and surveying for aquatic invasive species
      Trains and coordinates a team of approximately 10 volunteers to conduct annual shoreline surveys for aquatic invasive species, including Variable Leaf Milfoil, with data reported to APIPP and iMapInvasives.
  • Lake Invasive Species Management 2 activities
    • Control and treat Variable Leaf Milfoil infestations
      Conducted benthic barrier deployment and hand harvesting across more than 50 acres of Raquette Lake and the Marion River over four years to manage Variable Leaf Milfoil, in compliance with DEC and Adirondack Park Agency permits, supported by $50,000 in expenditures.
    • Develop and implement lake management plan for invasive species
      Developed a Lake Management Plan to combat aquatic invasive species, including hiring Northeast Aquatic Research to support its development and conducting ongoing remediation efforts targeting Variable Leaf Milfoil in Raquette Lake and the Marion River.
  • Watershed Conservation & Stewardship 1 activity
    • Advocate for lake preservation through education and community engagement
      Engages in the preservation and conservation of Raquette Lake and its watershed through education, advocacy, and community involvement, including organizing events and outreach initiatives.
  • Artificial Nesting Habitat Management 1 activity
    • Monitor loon populations through annual census participation
      Coordinates volunteer participation in the Annual New York Loon Census on Raquette Lake, recording and reporting annual data on adult and chick loons since 2001 to monitor breeding population trends.
  • Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
    • Organize volunteer programs for lake conservation
      Organizes volunteer efforts for invasive-species control, lake clean-ups, event planning, boat-launch operations, and community outreach to support watershed preservation.
  • Outdoor Recreation Access Promotion 1 activity
    • Promote Raquette Lake's ecological and recreational significance
      Identifies and promotes Raquette Lake as the largest natural lake within Adirondack Park, enhancing public awareness of its environmental and recreational value.
  • Lake Stewardship Education & Outreach 1 activity
    • Support boat launch steward program to prevent invasive species introduction
      Supports the boat launch steward program through The Adirondack Watershed Institute to inspect watercraft and prevent the introduction of aquatic invasive species into Raquette Lake.
  • Environmental Conservation Grantmaking 1 activity
    • Support external research on invasive species control
      Provides logistical and limited financial support to external institutions conducting research on aquatic invasive species prevention and control in Raquette Lake.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$53K
Contributions & grants$47K90%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$40%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$43K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$1K
balance sheet
Total assets$91K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$91K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -39.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

Who runs it

board members · 6
  • DICK GENTRY — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN MERRIMAN — DIRECTOR
  • KENNETH HAWKS — DIRECTOR
  • KEVIN NORRIS — DIRECTOR
  • LEN SCHANTZ — DIRECTOR
  • LYNNE BALLOU GENTRY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 34

Who they work with

  • Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation Partner — Collaborates on the Annual Loon Census; directs volunteers to adkloon.org for census participation and information.
  • Adirondack Council Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Raquette Lake Preservation
  • Adirondack Lake Alliance Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Raquette Lake Preservation
  • Adirondack Lake Assessment Program Partner — Collaborates on water sampling efforts
  • Adirondack North Country Association Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Raquette Lake Preservation
  • Adirondack Park Agency Government — Certifies RLPF to manage aquatic invasive species in Raquette Lake.
  • Adirondack Park Agency Government — Holds general permit for invasive species management activities from the Adirondack Park Agency.
  • Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Raquette Lake Preservation
  • Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program Partner — Receives survey data from RLPF members and collaborates on early detection of aquatic invasive species.
  • Citizens Statewide Lake Assessment Program Partner — Collaborates on water sampling efforts
  • Fred Engelmann Partner — Internet Service Provider contracted to provide wireless internet service for Raquette Lake properties.
  • Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Raquette Lake Preservation
  • Hamilton County Soil and Water District Partner — Published a 25-year perspective report on Hamilton County lakes, including Raquette Lake; RLPF has worked cooperatively with this agency.
  • Lebanon Valley College Partner — Conducts aquatic plant surveys in sections of Raquette Lake; RLPF has cooperated with this group.
  • NYS Adirondack Park Agency Government — Government agency partner collaborating with Raquette Lake Preservation
  • NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Government agency partner collaborating with Raquette Lake Preservation
  • NYSDEC Volunteer Stewardship Program Government — Certifies RLPF to manage aquatic invasive species in Raquette Lake.
  • New York State Government — Owns 80% of Raquette Lake's shoreline, designated as “Forever Wild”.
  • New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Co-manager of the Citizens Statewide Lake Assessment Program (CSLAP), in which RLPF participates.
  • New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Operates under DEC stewardship agreement for aquatic invasive species treatment activities.
  • New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Provided grant funding through the Environmental Protection Fund for the development of a lake management plan.
  • New York State Federation of Lake Associations Partner — Co-manager of the Citizens Statewide Lake Assessment Program (CSLAP), in which RLPF participates.
  • New York State Federations of Lake Associations Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Raquette Lake Preservation
  • Northeast Aquatic Research Partner — Contracted to develop a lake management plan to combat invasive species.
  • Northern Forest Canoe Trail Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Raquette Lake Preservation
  • Paul Smith's College Adirondack Watershed Institute Partner — Partner in the Adirondack Lake Assessment Program (ALAP) for water quality analysis.
  • Paul Smith’s College Adirondack Water Institute Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Raquette Lake Preservation
  • SUNY Cortland Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Raquette Lake Preservation
  • SUNY Cortland Partner — Partners on research initiatives including water quality monitoring and potential laboratory development at Raquette Lake.
  • State University of New York at Cortland Partner — Conducts aquatic plant surveys in sections of Raquette Lake; RLPF has cooperated with this group.
+ 4 more
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community-Driven Conservation Model
    methodology: community_driven_conservation
    By engaging local residents in education, monitoring, and stewardship, the organization achieves broader conservation impact because shared understanding and cooperative relationships foster sustained collective action and local ownership of preservation goals.
  • Non-Chemical, Community-Verified Ecological Control
    methodology: non-chemical_invasive_species_control
    By using physical methods like benthic barriers and hand harvesting instead of chemicals, the organization minimizes ecosystem disruption and maintains community trust, because transparency and low-impact techniques increase public support and long-term compliance.
  • Prevention-First Invasive Species Management
    methodology: prevention_first
    By prioritizing prevention over reactive control, Raquette Lake Preservation reduces the risk of aquatic invasive species establishment, because stopping introductions before they occur is more ecologically and economically effective than eradication after invasion.
  • Science-Based Adaptive Lake Management
    methodology: science_based_lake_management
    By grounding conservation actions in a science-based management plan and long-term monitoring, the organization ensures ecological decisions are evidence-driven and adaptive, because credible data improves intervention effectiveness and funding eligibility.