The Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC) and Wiawaka Center for Women (Wiawaka) have announced their partnership to conserve 47 acres of upland forest with a conservation easement. According to the Sun Community News the land will continue to be privately owned by Wiawaka, and the LGLC will ensure the land’s permanent protection and assist with its stewardship. Wiawaka, located in the Town of Lake George, is a nonprofit organization and the longest continually operating women’s retreat center in the country.