Did you know that Governor Scott declared July 2018 to be Lakes Appreciation Month? In celebration, the Watershed Management Division invites all Vermonters to join us in continuing to explore the theme of “Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Lakes” celebrating what’s right with our lakes and their watersheds. Below we provide a preview of information we will … Continue reading
Are you considering lakefront property in Vermont? Maybe you live out of state and are drawn to Vermont’s clear waters and the poignant call of loons from across a pond. Or perhaps you’re a lifelong Vermonter who is just now contemplating a quiet retreat on the lake. The newly released Sharing the Edge: A Guide … Continue reading
The Clean Water Board is requesting public input on the state’s fiscal year 2020 clean water funding priorities. Weigh in by completing this online questionnaire, open July 2nd – 31st. The Clean Water Fund supports municipalities, farmers, and others implementing priority projects to improve water quality in Vermont’s lakes, rivers, and wetlands. See the Clean … Continue reading
The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) and the Town of Underhill are pleased to announce the completion of the Underhill Stormwater Master Plan. The plan identifies five priority sites for projects that will maximize water quality benefits in local streams. With detailed conceptual designs and cost estimates completed, the town is well prepared to … Continue reading
After a long winter of ice push followed by high water and waves in the spring, you may be wondering how to best approach your eroded lake shoreline or crumbling retaining wall. While erosion is a natural process, an eroding shoreline can result from a combination of both upland runoff and in-lake ice and wave … Continue reading
Tactical basin planning for the 100-mile-long Otter Creek (Basin 3) is now underway. A kick-off meeting was held at the Brandon Town Hall Community Center on June 7, 2018. Monitoring, Assessment, and Planning Program Manager Ethan Swift and Basin Planner Angie Allen led the discussion. Topics included what state scientists know about the water quality and … Continue reading
With summer now unofficially underway, boaters and anglers will be flocking to Vermont lakes and rivers in search of fish, freedom, and fun. There are few better ways to spend a hot New England summer day than paddling through cattails in search of the elusive great blue heron or stalking the shallows at dawn for … Continue reading
