LCBP Issues RFP for Training at Wastewater Treatment Facilities

Grand Isle, VT – The Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for services to operate a program of technical assistance in asset management, targeting governing boards, managers, and operators of small and medium-sized (less than 2.0 MGD) publicly-owned treatment plants in New York and Vermont. Up to $380,000 is available for this project.

Eric Howe, Technical Coordinator for the Lake Champlain Basin Program, said “The funds will be used to help wastewater treatment plant operators in the Lake Champlain Basin with facility management and planning. For example, facility managers will be working to reduce operating costs and phosphorus pollution to the Lake. They might also seek long term management strategies for the operation and maintenance of the facilities, including budgeting for upgrades.”

The successful applicant will deliver asset management training opportunities to small and medium sized wastewater treatment facilities in the New York and Vermont portions of the Lake Champlain watershed. The successful applicant will work with at least twelve facilities to develop asset management plans tailored to each facility, and provide assistance with implementation of these asset management plans.

This work is applicable to Chapter 4 of the LCBP’s long-term management plan – Opportunities for Action: An Evolving Plan for the Future of the Lake Champlain Basin. This project is supported by funds awarded to the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) by the US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) in support of the Lake Champlain Basin Program.

This Request for Proposals is available from the Lake Champlain Basin Program website. Look for the link on our homepage at www.lcbp.org. Proposals are due May 12, 2016 by 4:30 p.m. To receive a copy of the RFP via U.S. Postal Service or for further information, contact the Lake Champlain Basin Program office at (802) 372-3213 or toll free at (800) 468-LCBP in New York and Vermont.

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Program Director – Lake Champlain Basin Program

Grand Isle, VT

The New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) is seeking candidates for Program Director of the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP.) The right candidate will have a proven track record of leading institutional growth and a team.

The incumbent will work to protect and improve the natural and cultural resources of the Lake Champlain Basin and its bi-state and bi-national watershed through partnerships that conserve and restore natural resources, promote the use of sound science to support management decisions, enhance water quality, and promote community involvement and stewardship. The incumbent will also administer the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership whose focus is increasing knowledge and appreciation of the area’s cultural heritage, outdoor recreational opportunities, and historic landmarks. The incumbent will work with and provide leadership to the Lake Champlain Program and its operating committees, including the Lake Champlain Steering Committee, Executive Committee, Citizen Advisory Committees (VT, NY, QC), Education and Outreach Committee, Heritage Area Program Advisory Committee, and Technical Advisory Committee.

The incumbent is expected to have extensive interaction with the public and representatives of federal, state, and local governments, businesses, members of the local news media, universities and environmental and economic development organizations. The incumbent will oversee and manage LCBP operations and provide overall program leadership, coordination, administration, and planning.

Recommended qualifications are listed in the job description. The incumbent is expected to have an extensive working knowledge of planning principles and implementation techniques related to lake use and water quality protection as well as biological, chemical, and physical water quality indicators. The incumbent is also expected to have demonstrated effective leadership and business management skills, the ability to mediate disparate opinions and negotiate acceptable solutions, and program management skills.

HOW TO APPLY

Refer to www.neiwpcc.org for a full position description. Submit cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample by April 29, 2016 via email at jobs@neiwpcc.org. Please reference 16-LCPB-004 in the email subject line.

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Free Introduction to Bass Fishing Clinic

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is hosting a free Introduction to Bass Fishing clinic on Saturday, April 23, at the Kehoe Education Center in Castleton.

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Open to people of all ages and levels of experience, including those who are completely new to fishing, the clinic will be led by department staff and instructors from the Let’s Go Fishing Program.

“For folks hoping to learn the basics of bass fishing, particularly how to target and catch bass using artificial lures, this clinic is a great starting place,” said Corey Hart, clinic coordinator with Vermont Fish & Wildlife. “We’ll cover a range of topics including how bass relate to different types of habitat, what lures and tactics to use in different scenarios, knot tying, and casting techniques.”

A Vermont game warden will also lead a fish identification component and a regulations review.

The clinic will start at 2:00 P.M. and run until 6:30 P.M., with the first portion at the Kehoe Education Center. The class will then travel to a nearby pond to try out the fishing skills learned earlier in the day.

Fishing equipment will be available for use, or participants can bring their own. Space is limited and preregistration is required. Participants will also need to provide their own transportation to the off-site fishing location.

To register for the clinic, email Corey Hart at Corey.Hart@Vermont.gov or call 802-505-5562.

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Parks Canada to Invest $173 Million in Improvements

$173 Million Investment in Historic Parks Canada Canals in Quebec

Parks Canada is budgeting new investments in infrastructure totalling $173.2 million over the next five years.

Planned allocation of investments include the following on the Richelieu River which flows from Lake Champlain.

Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site: $7.674 M

Opened in 1849, the Saint-Ours Canal is known as the “tenth lock” on the Richelieu River, completing the canal system connecting the St. Lawrence River, the Richelieu River, Lake Champlain and the Hudson River.

Located on either side of Darvard Island, the Saint-Ours Canal and Dam were indispensable to international trade between Quebec and New England. Today, the Saint-Ours Canal is an exceptional place for relaxation in a natural setting.

The one-of-a-kind Vianney-Legendre Fish Ladder enables threatened species of fish to cross the Saint-Ours Dam to spawn in their traditional breeding grounds. Through a window installed in the fish ladder, visitors may watch the fish going up the river.

Project: Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site—Dam, Lock and Fish Ladder Restoration.

The project involves repair work on the marine structures of the Saint-Ours Canal, namely the dam, lock and fish ladder, to maintain the navigable waterway.

Project: Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site—Superintendent’s House Restoration

The purpose of the project is to repair the Superintendent’s House, in particular to replace the roof, stabilize the foundation and repair the building systems. This work will extend the useful life of this heritage building, the centrepiece of the canal’s landscape.

Chambly Canal National Historic Site: $18.258 M

Opened in 1843, the Chambly canal, which runs along the Richelieu River, played a key role in Quebec’s forest products industry and in forest product exports to the United States.

For more than a century, heavily laden barges proceeded along the nearly 20 km long canal. Its nine locks, eight of which still operate manually, allowed the boats to bypass the rapids and negotiate a significant change in height between the Chambly basin and the Upper Richelieu.

A must-see tourist attraction in Montérégie, the Chambly Canal National Historic Site welcomes close to 300,000 visitors during the summer season.

Project: Chambly Canal National Historic Site—Lock Restoration

The project involves restoration work on the locks of the Chambly Canal to ensure the longevity of the structures and continuity of services for boaters. The work includes replacing the lock gates, upgrading the mechanical and hydraulic systems, and maintaining the walls.

Project: Chambly Canal National Historic Site—Bridge Restoration

The project involves restoration work on the retractable bridges of the Chambly Canal, including work on the steel and concrete structures, to extend the useful life of the bridges.

Project: Chambly Canal National Historic Site—Superintendent’s House Upgrading and Rehabilitation

The purpose of the project is to rehabilitate the Superintendent’s House, a heritage building, and bring it up to code to ensure its longevity and promote its use.

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Conservation Alliance Awards $30,000 Grant to Lake Champlain Land Trust

Lake Champlain Land Trust was awarded $30,000 for work with the Whitehall Cliffs Conservation Project

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The Conservation Alliance is an organization of outdoor businesses whose collective contributions support grassroots environmental organizations and their efforts to protect wild places where outdoor enthusiasts recreate.

Alliance funds have played a key role in protecting rivers, trails, wildlands and climbing areas. Membership in the Alliance is open to companies representing all aspects of the outdoor industry, including manufacturers, retailers, publishers, mills and sales representatives.

The result is a diverse group of businesses whose livelihood depends on protecting our natural environment. Since its inception in 1989, the Alliance has contributed more than $16 million to grassroots conservation groups.

Alliance funding has helped save more than 45 million acres of wildlands; protect 2,972 miles of rivers; stop or remove 28 dams; designate five marine reserves; and purchase 11 climbing areas.

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