Did you know that the United States uses an estimated 20 million metric tons of salt on roads every year? In places like the Lake Champlain basin the long, cold winters mean a lot of salt applied on our roads and sidewalks, but all of that salt can pollute our soils and waters and harm local ecosystems. [Read more…] about Home Salt Use Best Management Practices
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2022 Lake Champlain Research Conference Registration Open
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
Lake Champlain Research Conference Call for Abstracts Reopened
The Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP), Lake Champlain Sea Grant, and the Lake Champlain Research Consortium have announced that the next Lake Champlain Research Conference will be held May 23rd-24th, 2022 at the Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain in downtown Burlington, VT.
The conference was originally scheduled for January 2022 and was postponed due to the ongoing COVID pandemic. [Read more…] about Lake Champlain Research Conference Call for Abstracts Reopened
Lake Champlain Research Conference Call for Abstracts
The Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP), Lake Champlain Sea Grant, and the Lake Champlain Research Consortium have announced the next Lake Champlain Research Conference will be held from January 10th-12th, 2022 at the University of Vermont. [Read more…] about Lake Champlain Research Conference Call for Abstracts
Video Series Highlights Lake Champlain, Aquatic Topics
As part of its ongoing efforts to develop and share science-based knowledge about the Lake Champlain basin in Vermont and New York, the Lake Champlain Sea Grant program has created a series of short, close-captioned videos. [Read more…] about Video Series Highlights Lake Champlain, Aquatic Topics
Champlain Watershed Explorer Challenge Designed For Kids
Lake Champlain Sea Grant has invited students to become certified Watershed Explorers by completing a series of fun activities designed to teach them about watershed science and the Lake Champlain Basin. [Read more…] about Champlain Watershed Explorer Challenge Designed For Kids
Zoom A Lake Champlain Scientist Programs
The Lake Champlain Committee in partnership with Lake Champlain Sea Grant have announced their expanded line up of “Zoom a Scientist” programs.
The public can tune in virtually through Zoom every Tuesday and Friday from noon to 1 pm to learn more about Lake Champlain. [Read more…] about Zoom A Lake Champlain Scientist Programs
Lake Champlain Sea Grant Hosting ‘Zoom A Scientist’
Over the next few weeks, the Lake Champlain Sea Grant team will be hosting “Zoom a Scientist,” an interactive webinar series focused on watershed and aquatic science.
Every Tuesday and Friday from noon until 1 pm scientists will lead viewers through the Lake Champlain watershed and share their research. [Read more…] about Lake Champlain Sea Grant Hosting ‘Zoom A Scientist’