Adirondack Lakes Alliance

What Adirondack Lakes Alliance does

Adirondack Lakes Alliance (ALA), Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit membership organization founded in 2014 and headquartered in Schroon Lake, New York, that serves as the collective advocacy and coordination body for lake and river associations across New York's Adirondack Park. The organization represents approximately 60 member lake associations and 45 individual members organized into five regional chapters (Regions A-E) covering twelve counties, with governance provided by an Executive Committee of Regional Directors, a Treasurer, a Recording Secretary, and an Executive Director (Scott Ireland, since 2022). ALA's mission is to protect and preserve Adirondack waters through shared stewardship of information, resources, and policy recommendations directed at state, county, and local agencies on issues including aquatic invasive species, harmful algal blooms, road-salt contamination, and watershed degradation.

ALA does not sell a commercial product or operate proprietary technology; its core deliverables are convening, education, and advocacy. Its principal programmatic asset is the annual symposium hosted at the Paul Smith's College VIC facility, which has run continuously since 2015 and serves as the primary member-acquisition and engagement event. Adjacent programming includes a maintained website, an email newsletter, regional events, and resource libraries (field guides, presentations, Lake Management Tracker, BioBase Mapping initiatives) curated for member associations and partner organizations. The organization maintains a deep partnership stack spanning research institutions (Adirondack Watershed Institute, APIPP), state and regional agencies (NYS DEC, APA, LGPC), advocacy organizations (Adirondack Council, NYSFOLA, Adirondack Mountain Club), and county Soil and Water Conservation Districts across all served counties.

The business model is membership-dues-plus-donations. ALA generates revenue through annual subscriptions from lake and river associations, individual members, and associate (non-voting) members representing educational, governmental, and NGO entities, plus unrestricted charitable donations processed via PayPal. Membership pricing is not publicly disclosed, and registration is self-serve through an online portal or downloadable mail-in form. The go-to-market motion is event-driven, anchored by the annual symposium, supplemented by partner referrals, email outreach, and word-of-mouth within the lake-association community. There is no commercial pricing model, no funding-round history, and no disclosed revenue or budget figure; the organization operates as a lean, member-driven advocacy body.

Name

Adirondack Lakes Alliance

Legal name

Adirondack Lakes Alliance, Inc.

Website

https://adirondacklakesalliance.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Adirondack Lakes Alliance is a 501c3 nonprofit founded in 2014 that serves as the collective advocacy body for roughly 60 lake associations and 45 individual members across New York's Adirondack Park, coordinating policy, education, and annual symposia on water-quality and invasive-species issues.

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Product category

Environmental Advocacy and Watershed Conservation Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Resources & Watershed Protection (BPAGAGAK)

Keywords

• Watershed conservation advocacy
• Aquatic invasive species management
• Lake association coordination
• Environmental nonprofit services
• Water quality monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: ALA generates revenue through annual membership fees from lake associations, individual members, and partner organizations. Membership is calendar year-based and includes association memberships and individual memberships with different voting privileges.
2. Donations: The organization accepts charitable donations through PayPal, supporting the non-profit's mission to protect Adirondack waters from invasive species and environmental threats.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Adirondack Lakes Alliance is a 501c3 nonprofit membership organization that provides a collective forum for lake and river associations within the Adirondack Park to share information, coordinate volunteer invasive species efforts, and advocate to state, county, and local agencies on water protection issues. Its core offerings include a tiered membership program (Lake/River Association, Individual, and Associate), annual educational symposia, and coordination of advocacy initiatives covering aquatic invasive species, harmful algal blooms, road salt, and watershed stewardship.

Product overview

Adirondack Lakes Alliance (ALA) is a non-profit 501c3 membership organization that does not offer a commercial product or service. It provides advocacy, coordination, and educational resources for Adirondack lake and river associations, including organizing annual symposia, maintaining a membership program, and sharing resources such as field guides, presentations, and informational documents related to aquatic invasive species prevention and water quality management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lake/River Association Membership
• Individual Membership
• Associate Membership
• Annual ALA Symposium

Quantifiable outcome

• Represents associations covering nearly 3,000 Adirondack lakes, rivers and ponds

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Adirondack Park Agency (APA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPA is a key regulatory partner for the Adirondack Park, providing guidance on permits, regulations, and planning processes for invasive species management and lake protection efforts.
• Adirondack Association of Towns and Villages (AATV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAATV represents over 100 municipalities throughout the Adirondack Park and collaborates with ALA on water protection advocacy and legislative initiatives.
• Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPIPP, managed by The Nature Conservancy, provides early detection monitoring for aquatic invasive species across the region, having surveyed 77+ lakes. They coordinate rapid response and management programs.
• Adirondack CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental advocacy organization working with ALA on legislation for lake associations, including funding mechanisms and road salt reduction initiatives.
• Adirondack Watershed Institute of Paul Smith's College (AWI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAWI conducts water quality monitoring, invasive species management programs including boat wash stations and lake steward programs. Hosts ALA symposia at Paul Smith's College VIC facility.
• Lake George AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDedicated to protecting Lake George through science-driven action, water quality monitoring, and invasive species management. Active participant in ALA programming.
• Lake George Park Commission (LGPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegulatory body for Lake George working on boat inspections, invasive species prevention, and water quality protection in collaboration with ALA.
• New York State Federation of Lake Associations (NYSFOLA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide lake association network coordinating volunteer sampling programs across 600+ lake association volunteers and 200+ lakes, including CSLAP program coordination.
• New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary state agency partner providing guidance on regulations, permitting, and programs for invasive species management and harmful algal bloom tracking.
• Paul Smith's CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosts ALA annual symposia at the VIC facility; AWI is affiliated with the college; provides research capabilities and student involvement in water quality studies.
• County Soil and Water Conservation DistrictscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Essex, Hamilton, Warren, Clinton, Franklin, Fulton, Herkimer, Lewis, Oneida, Saratoga, and Washington County Soil and Water Conservation Districts for local watershed assistance and technical guidance.
• Adirondack Mountain ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecreational and conservation organization supporting ALA's mission to protect Adirondack waters.
• Lake Champlain Basin ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional watershed organization working on water quality in the Lake Champlain basin, collaborating on shared stewardship goals.
• Lake Champlain-Lake George Regional Planning BoardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional planning organization providing case studies and resources on stormwater pollution prevention and local initiatives.
• Town of HoriconcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner whose Supervisor Matt Simpson has been a long-time ALA supporter and legislative advocate for water protection.
• Upper Saranac FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation managing Upper Saranac Lake, led by Guy Middleton who serves on ALA Advisory Board, providing expertise in invasive species management and dam operations.
• Adirondack Landowners AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresents private landowners in the Adirondack Park, supporting ALA's water protection mission.
• New York State Hemlock Initiative (NYSHI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCornell University program addressing hemlock woolly adelgid threats to Adirondack hemlocks and watershed health.
• New York State Conservation CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide conservation organization supporting ALA's environmental advocacy efforts.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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