Group Targets Vermont Dams For Removal

Nature Conservancy Lists Vermont Dams For Removal The Nature Conservancy of Vermont, a nonprofit organization, is looking at about 200 'deadbeat dams' with an ultimate goal of removing them. The Nature Conservancy and the State of Vermont have partnered and created a detailed, data-supported … Continue reading →

Rain Barrels Are Good for Lake Champlain

What is a Rain Barrel? A rain barrel collects and stores rainwater that runs off from your roof. This water would otherwise be lost as runoff and diverted to storm drains and streams. Usually rain barrels are made of a 35-55 gallon drum, a vinyl hose, PVC couplings, a screen grate to keep … Continue reading →

Toxic algae starts upstream! Pollution sources of toxic algae

Pollution sources that lead to toxic algae blooms This weekend's heavy rainfall and the ensuing excessive runoff show how easily home and municipal waste systems, agricultural practices and heavy runoff can exceed the ability of the land to carry the excess nutrients. The following … Continue reading →

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, … Continue reading →

Scientists Claim Nitrogen as Bad as Phosphorus for Algae Blooms in Lake

Researchers Say Levels of Nitrogen as Bad as Phosphorus for Algae Blooms The common wisdom held that algae blooms could only be caused by high concentrations of phosphorus in freshwater lakes, but new research show increased levels of nitrogen as bad as phosphorus for … Continue reading →