Shrinking the Phosphorus Cycle: Lake Champlain, Phosphorus, and Time (and Patience)

This interesting article from Anytime I hear about, read about, overhear, or talk about algae blooms in Lake Champlain an image like this one surfaces in my brain: from: St. Francis University … Continue reading →

Middlebury College’s New Lake Champlain Research Vessel is Home

Middlebury College's new Lake Champlain research vessel, the RV David Folger, has completed the journey from Vancouver, British Columbia, and is now berthed at its' new home Point Bay Marina in Charlotte, Vermont. The official dedication on October 20, 2012. . Why a … Continue reading →

The Next Invasive SpeciesThreat to Lake Champlain

This report from the Albany Times-Union looks at the asian clam, an invasive species that has established itself in Lake George. Officials there fear they are losing the battle to the asian clam and discuss the impact that this will have on Lake George. Since Lake George empties into Lake … Continue reading →

Seiches

Seiches Even when the lake seems dead calm, there is still a lot of movement going on. Storming along at nearly 30 miles per hour, is a surface seiche. And below that, an internal wave the length of the lake is rolling. When you blow on a coffee or bowl of soup that is too hot, you see … Continue reading →

New Weapon to Combat Sea Lamprey in Lake Champlain

New York State officials are very encouraged about the first results from this newest tool in the fight against Lake Champlain's sea lamprey pests according to this article from the Glens Falls Post-Star. This specialized boat and sprayer uses sonar to locate lamprey ammocetes, then targets them … Continue reading →