The aquatic invasive species (AIS) management team has been busy all summer—and with good reason. The ever-present threat of AIS spread has kept the team hard at work, sampling, surveying, and monitoring lakes across the state. But what exactly is it that we are doing? Though there are many intriguing facets to our summer field … Continue reading
Elle Mountain, an engineering student at the University of Vermont (UVM), serves on the leadership team of the student chapter of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) and is steering the group in the renovation of a UVM campus rain garden. EWB is a non-profit organization that helps communities achieve basic human needs through engineering projects. For … Continue reading
Let us assume that you, dear reader, care deeply about maintaining a healthy natural environment for yourself, your family and your community. Let us also assume that you are a Vermonter. But I repeat myself. The world is changing quickly, including our own Vermont. Over the past 50 years, the state has experienced warmer temperatures … Continue reading
As part of its work to update town bylaws, the Proctor Planning Commission, with the help of the Rutland Regional Planning Commission (RRPC), decided to strengthen its flood protections by including the state’s Model 4 regulations for river corridors. Even though the Otter Creek runs right through the middle of Proctor village, the town had … Continue reading
Summer is upon us and the first cyanobacteria (aka blue-green algae) alerts are popping up around the Northeast. Here in Vermont, the summer Cyanobacteria monitoring program will be in full swing beginning June 19. The DEC continues to work with the Department of Health and the Lake Champlain Committee to provide updates to the public … Continue reading
The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) and the Town of Jericho are pleased to announce the completion of the Jericho Stormwater Master Plan. Using a Clean Water Fund grant awarded by the DEC Clean Water Initiative Program, the CCRPC hired the Vermont firm, Watershed Consulting Associates (WCA) to prepare the Plan. WCA staff consulted … Continue reading
Starry stonewort (Nitellopsis obtusa), a macroalgae native to Europe and Asia, has made its way into Vermont. First found in the United States in 1978 (likely a result of transport via ballast water), this species is known from waters in 8 states, including Vermont’s Lake Memphremagog and Derby Pond. Starry stonewort can quickly reach nuisance … Continue reading
