

The Adirondack Community Advisory League or ACAL works to conserve the environment in the Southern Tug Hill Region by partnering with other environmental organizations to conserve natural resources throughout the state and region. Some of these communities include Ava, Boonville, Lewis and Leyden.








“Nature provides exceptions to every rule.” – Margaret Fuller
“Nature provides exceptions to every rule.” – Margaret Fuller
NewS and Upcoming Events
Check back for information for the 2027 ACAL Environmental Scholarship!

Adirondack Communities Advisory League (ACAL) is proud to present the 2026 annual Environmental Scholarship award to Johannah Northrop, the daughter of Tracy and Tyler Terry and Clint Northrop. ACAL Chairman Ian Klingbail and Secretary Kathy Mathis presented the award on June 2nd. Johannah’s name is engraved on the ACAL Scholarship plaque which is on display near the entrance to the ACS High School Auditorium. The scholarship of $2000 is open to graduating seniors in the Adirondack Central School District who plan to continue their education in a field closely related to the environment.
Sugar River viewed from bridge at Route 12D