Can two young UVM alums and their partner pull off the $33.7 million renovation of the former coal-fired power plant?
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Burlington completes $9M waterfront park extension
Burlington is marking completion of the next phase of Waterfront Park improvements, including a long-awaited skatepark some herald as ‘world class.’
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Farmers subject to new clean water rules
Owners of small farms will be required to submit to inspections once every 10 years, and must attend training courses on methods to prevent excessive runoff from their properties. They’ll also become responsible for annual compliance reporting.
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Nutrients contained in runoff from agriculture and commercial development is a leading cause of pollution in Lake Champlain, causing annual blooms of toxic blue-green algae that raise health concerns.
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Senator Leahy Ribbon-cutting to celebrate completion of Waterfront North Improvements, Nov 23
Ribbon cutting for Burlington’s, Waterfront North improvements, Lake Street, near the Burlington Skate Park. The $9 million project was completed with the help of a $3.3 million U.S. Department of Transportation grant that was strongly supported by Senator Leahy. Date: Monday, November 23, 2015 – 10:00am
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Impact of climate change on the nutrient load of the Pike River watershed
Using future climate change scenarios and water quality projections, experts found that sediment and the blue-green algae producing nutrients phosphorus and nitrogen are likely to increase in the Missisquoi Bay despite active efforts to reduce nutrient loads.
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