Champlain-Adirondack Biosphere Network

The Champlain-Adirondack Biosphere Network is a UNESCO-designated biosphere reserve that covers an area of about 9,350 square kilometers and includes the Adirondack Mountains and the Lake Champlain Basin. Designated in 1989, it is managed by a partnership of local communities, non-profit organizations, and government agencies with a mission to promote sustainable development in the region by balancing the conservation of biological diversity with economic development and social well-being. The Champlain-Adirondack Biosphere Reserve is home to several indigenous communities who have lived in the region for thousands of years, including the Mohawk, Abenaki, and Huron-Wendat nations, among others. The region is also home to a diverse range of ecosystems, including forests, wetlands, lakes, and rivers, which support a variety of plant and animal species.