Aquatic invasive species (AIS) continue to be a great concern in Vermont, demanding our attention as well as our resources. Vermont public access greeters educate lake visitors about invasive species, provide courtesy watercraft inspections and STOP introductions. 2014 marked the Public Access Greeter Program’s 13th year. Through 24 locally-run programs throughout Vermont, public access greeters … Continue reading
Hearing the highly anticipated trill of a red-wing blackbird for the first time each year is a harbinger of warmer days to come. However, seeing into the depths of open water after months of ice and snow-covered lakes, ponds, and rivers is a welcome sign that spring has surely arrived. Tracking the exact date, and … Continue reading
There are misconceptions related to stormwater and Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) that we will address in a series of blog postings. This first part addresses stormwater as a larger concern than what falls under environmental protection regulations. Future posts provide facts about GSI best management practices such as pervious surfaces, cold climate functionality, and other … Continue reading
