This document provides a summary of John S. Apperson's life and accomplishments as a conservationist in New York State from 1920-1950. It describes how Apperson worked to preserve the Adirondack Forest Preserve and Lake George after discovering the area. Notable efforts included removing squatters from state-owned islands in Lake George, expanding the Forest Preserve, and attempting to lower the water level of Lake George. The document also outlines an unfinished biography of Apperson being assembled using his papers and recollections from those who knew him, in order to make his contributions better known.