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Lake Champlain Basin Program

Lake Champlain Program Seeks Assessment of Lake’s Economic Value

March 31, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Lake Champlain bridge with fishing pole courtesy Erica RemingtonThe Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for services to perform an economic assessment of major watershed-related uses, economic sectors, and economic impacts of these sectors to the Lake Champlain Basin. [Read more…] about Lake Champlain Program Seeks Assessment of Lake’s Economic Value

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: clean water, Lake Champlain, Lake Champlain Basin Program

World Water Day 30th Anniversary Celebration In Plattsburgh

March 14, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

world water dayThe Lake Champlain Basin Program, Champlain Centre Mall, and the Champlain Basin Education Initiative will host a World Water Day Celebration on Saturday, March 18th at the mall on Smithfield Blvd, in Plattsburgh. Guests may view student works about local water resources and interact with more than 20 organizations which will host exhibits and hands-on activities celebrating water resources. [Read more…] about World Water Day 30th Anniversary Celebration In Plattsburgh

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Events, Nature Tagged With: Lake Champlain Basin Program

Champlain Basin Watershed Outreach Projects Sought

December 3, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

lake champlain basin programThe Lake Champlain Basin Program seeks proposals for projects that support local watershed groups and provide opportunities for informing and involving the public in Lake Champlain outreach initiatives. The Program anticipates awarding up to $750,000 to local organizations, municipalities, and educational institutions through four grant categories. [Read more…] about Champlain Basin Watershed Outreach Projects Sought

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature Tagged With: Grants, Lake Champlain, Lake Champlain Basin Program

Lake Champlain Basin Commemorating the Clean Water Act

November 6, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Lake Champlain bridge provided by Erica RemingtonFifty years ago, the U.S. Congress passed the Clean Water Act. This landmark legislation has been critical in protecting and restoring the Lake Champlain Basin’s water quality, fisheries, wetlands, wildlife, recreation, and cultural resources.

To recognize the Act’s importance, the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership (CVNHP) and the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) have spearheaded a commemoration of the anniversary with a variety of events, activities, and publications in 2022. [Read more…] about Lake Champlain Basin Commemorating the Clean Water Act

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, History, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership, Fisheries, Lake Champlain, Lake Champlain Basin Program, Vermont, water quality, wetlands, Wildlife

Lake Champlain Basin Program Hosting Photo Contest

September 19, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

lake champlain basin programThe Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) has announced the Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Photo Contest, in recognition of Senator Patrick Leahy’s long-standing commitment to Lake Champlain and to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act. [Read more…] about Lake Champlain Basin Program Hosting Photo Contest

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Arts, Nature Tagged With: Lake Champlain, Lake Champlain Basin Program

$2M in Grants for Champlain Basin Clean Water, Healthy Ecosystem Projects

August 27, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Lake Champlain bridge provided by Erica RemingtonThe Lake Champlain Basin Program has announced they are seeking proposals for projects that improve water quality and ecosystems in the Lake Champlain watershed. The Program anticipates awarding more than $1,900,000 to local organizations, municipalities, and educational institutions. [Read more…] about $2M in Grants for Champlain Basin Clean Water, Healthy Ecosystem Projects

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature Tagged With: Grants, Lake Champlain Basin Program

Champlain Valley Cultural Heritage Grants Available

August 10, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

lake champlain basin programThe Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) is seeking pre-proposals for projects and programs to protect, restore, interpret, and showcase the historical resources and cultural heritage of the Champlain Valley, the Lake Champlain Basin, and the Adirondack Park. [Read more…] about Champlain Valley Cultural Heritage Grants Available

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Arts, History, Nature Tagged With: Grants, Lake Champlain Basin Program

Adk Watershed Institute Wins Road Salt, Green Infrastructure Grants

August 6, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Adirondack Watershed InstitutePaul Smith’s College Adirondack Watershed Institute (AWI) has announced it was recently awarded two research grants from the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP).

The first grant will help scientists and policy makers understand the extent of road salt pollution in Lake Champlain. The second grant will support AWI scientists to assess the effectiveness of recent stormwater upgrades in Lake Placid to improve water quality in Mirror Lake. [Read more…] about Adk Watershed Institute Wins Road Salt, Green Infrastructure Grants

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature Tagged With: Adirondack Watershed Institute, Ausable River Association, Grants, Lake Champlain, Lake Champlain Basin Program, Paul Smith's College, water quality

Lake Champlain Basin Program Seeks Artist-in-Residence Proposals

July 10, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

lake champlain basin programThe Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) has released a Request for Pre-proposals (RFPP) for Artist-in-Residence (AiR) programs. This opportunity will support development of Artist-in-Residence programs in 2023 and 2024 that recruit artists to use scientific data, cultural trends, or historical facts to interpret natural resources in the Lake Champlain basin. [Read more…] about Lake Champlain Basin Program Seeks Artist-in-Residence Proposals

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature Tagged With: Lake Champlain Basin Program

Study Calls For Champlain Canal Barrier To Control Invasive Species

May 25, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Lake Champlain bridge provided by Erica RemingtonThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, in partnership with the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) and the non-Federal sponsor, New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) have announced the completion of the Champlain Canal Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Barrier Phase 1 Study and the recommendation that a barrier be installed to limit the movement of invasive species into Lake Champlain. [Read more…] about Study Calls For Champlain Canal Barrier To Control Invasive Species

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, History, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Army Corps of Engineers, boating, Champlain Canal, Environmental History, Invasive Species, Lake Champlain, Lake Champlain Basin Program, paddling

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