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Lake Champlain Maritime Museum Underwater Archaeological Research Program

LCMM Underwater Archaeological Research Program

Have you ever wondered how the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum (LCMM) can document the historic shipwrecks that lie at the bottom of Lake Champlain? Here is a video that gives you a peek at the underwater archaeological research that LCMM conducts throughout the season.

In 2015, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum has partnered with Texas A & M University’s Nautical Archaeology Program to host a rigorous four-week program exclusively for students attending Texas A & M. The program features a mix of both academic instruction and hands-on underwater archaeological research.

The program studies and documents the remains of four steamships at the bottom of Lake Champlain’s Shelburne Bay. It involves combining thousands of images and pieces of data from the wrecks to create a single image. This helps us to have a clearer picture of exactly what these vessels were like before they were retired to their watery resting places.

 

 LCMM Insider: Field School 2015

 

 

Components of the Underwater Archaeological Research Program

Diving sessions teach practical underwater skills using both traditional documentation techniques and cutting-edge technology, while the classroom sessions provide students with an opportunity to train in geographic information systems (GIS) – these are systems designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present different types of spatial or geographical data. They will also learn about local history and artifact conservation methods.

Learn more about the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum at lcmm.org

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Lakes Appreciation Month

July 2015 is Lakes Appreciation Month

Vermont’s Governor Peter Shumlin signed a proclamation declaring July Lakes Appreciation Month. The proclamation states that lakes and reservoirs are “critical to Vermont’s environment and quality of life, providing sources of recreation, scenic beauty, and habitat for wildlife” and that ”maintaining the health of our lakes, ponds, and reservoirs is the responsibility of every citizen.”

Lakes Appreciation Month?

Vermont’s lakes are public waterways.

“… by signing this proclamation, I seek to recognize the tremendous and critical efforts of the many Vermont citizens, community leaders, volunteers, lake and watershed organizations to protect and restore the quality of our state’s many lakes and ponds.” ~  Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin

About Lakes Appreciation Month

Lakes Appreciation Month is a time to think about where you would be without water. It is also a time to think about the threats facing your lakes and reservoirs. Lakes Appreciation Month is an initiative started by the North American Lakes Management Society (NALMS). NALMS mission is to “forge partnerships among citizens, scientists, and professionals to foster the management and protection of lakes and reservoirs for today and tomorrow”.

Growing population, development, and invasive plants and animals put stress on these waterbodies. All life relies water. And as you know, we can no longer afford to take for granted that these water resources will always be there and always be usable.

 

Lake Appreciation Month in Vermont

Vermont has been a leader in the protection of water resources. Recently, 2014’s Shoreland Protection Act  and 2015’s landmark Vermont Clean Water Act, that addressed polluted stormwater runoff, continue that tradition of leadership. The three departments of the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources: Fish & Wildlife, Forest Parks & Recreation, and Environmental Conservation all work to protect Vermonters’ ability to enjoy the state’s many lakes, reservoirs and ponds through education, outreach, oversight and maintaining access through boat launch areas and State Parks. Vermont’s citizens are instrumental in supporting the Agency through monitoring water quality, preventing the spread of invasive species, and educating the public about the importance of caring for the state’s waters.

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First Sailing Video – Lake Champlain, New York

 

This is our first Youtube creation! We made this video to show everyone how easily two newbies can sail a 40ft yacht. This is our first boat, and before buying it, …

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We made this video to show everyone how easily two newbies can sail a 40ft yacht. This is our first boat, and before buying it, we had no idea how to sail. We will share our experience on Youtube as we continue to learn and practice on Lake Champlain, NY this summer. This video is the first of many that will take you on a journey on beautiful Lake Champlain, then down the American East coast on the Intracoastal Waterway all the way to Miami, FL and then to the Bahamas this winter. Stay tuned for the next episode.

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State Of The Lake Report Details Challenges, Progress

State Of The Lake Report Details Challenges, Progress

A new report from the Lake Champlain Basin Program provides a comprehensive update on an array of indicators of the health of the lake. It shows serious

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Bill Howland, the director of the Lake Champlain Basin Program, cautioned while presenting the report that things aren’t all going in the right direction. The “main lake,” central part of Lake Champlain that makes up 65 percent of the lake’s overall volume, isn’t getting better.

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Lake Champlain Sunset from the Champlain Islands (Alburgh, VT)

Another beautiful Lake Champlain sunset from the Champlain Islands

Another beautiful Lake Champlain sunset from the Champlain Islands

This photo of another beautiful Lake Champlain sunset from the Champlain Islands was taken in Alburgh, VT. Alburgh is the northwestern most town in Vermont and the northernmost part of Vermont’s Grand Isle County.

Although it is considered part of the Lake Champlain Islands, Alburgh is actually on a mainland peninsula that extends south from Canada. It is only accessible to the rest of the United States by water. There are bridges connect Alburgh to Rouses Point, New York, the Vermont mainland in Swanton, Vermont, and two other Lake Champlain Island towns- Isle LaMotte, Vermont and North Hero, Vermont. All of Alburgh’s land connections are into Quebec, Canada.

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