Lake Champlain Basin Program

Lake Champlain Basin Commemorating the Clean Water Act

November 6, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Fifty 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

Lake Champlain Basin Program Hosting Photo Contest

September 19, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The 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

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

August 27, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The 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

Champlain Valley Cultural Heritage Grants Available

August 10, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The 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

Adk Watershed Institute Wins Road Salt, Green Infrastructure Grants

August 6, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Paul 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

Lake Champlain Basin Program Seeks Artist-in-Residence Proposals

July 10, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The 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

Study Calls For Champlain Canal Barrier To Control Invasive Species

May 25, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The 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

Lake Champlain Management Plan Comments Sought

April 28, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) has announced the release of the draft Opportunities for Action 2022, LCBP’s updated management plan for Lake Champlain, and is seeking public comments.

Two virtual public meetings will be held on May 3rd and May 10th. LCBP staff will review the plan during these two virtual meetings and answer questions throughout the public presentations. This is the fifth update of the management plan since 1996. [Read more…] about Lake Champlain Management Plan Comments Sought

2022 Lake Champlain Research Conference Registration Open

April 13, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP), Lake Champlain Sea Grant, and the Lake Champlain Research Consortium have announced that registration is now open for the 2022 Lake Champlain Research Conference. The conference will be held May 23rd-24th, 2022 at the Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain in downtown Burlington, VT. [Read more…] about 2022 Lake Champlain Research Conference Registration Open

Champlain Basin Program Hiring 15 Boat Launch Stewards

February 24, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) is seeking applicants to fill 15 seasonal boat launch steward positions this summer along New York and Vermont Lake Champlain shoreline communities.

Boat launch stewards share the Clean, Drain and Dry message with boaters at more than a dozen public access sites on Lake Champlain. Stewards will work the launches from Memorial Day to late summer or early fall. [Read more…] about Champlain Basin Program Hiring 15 Boat Launch Stewards