Alton Conservation Commission Votes to Support Mt Major Campaign

The Alton Conservation Commission voted to contribute $230,000 to the campaign to conserve Mt Major and the Belknap Mountains and Trails. The funds will come from the conservation fund, and will help assure and protect public access to the trails leading to the peak of Mt Major.

"This is a terrific early step in the campaign to raise the $1.8 million we need to acquire 950 acres on four parcels in the Belknaps," said Susanne Kibler-Hacker, VP of Development for the Forest Society. "We appreciate the support of the Alton Conservation Commission and the residents of Alton they represent.

The Alton conservation fund contribution will be used only toward those parcels that lie within the boundaries of the Town of Alton.