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Common Good Vermont: Community Sailing Center 08/04/2016

Host Barrie Silver talks with Jen Guimaraes, Associate Director of the Community Sailing Center in Burlington.

For more info visit: http://communitysailingcenter.org/

Learn more about their Love Your Lake campaign: http://www.loveyourlakevt.org/

On the Waterfront: Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 05/18/2016

Host Melinda Moulton talks with Mike Smiles, Executive Director of the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum.

For more information visit: Lake Champlain Maritime Museum

Ethan Allen Homestead Enrichment Program: A Paddlers Guide to the Champlain Valley 04/17/2016

Authors Cathy Frank and Margy Holden share stories and pictures of their 42 guided adventures along the rivers and through the wetlands and wildlife refuges of this region’s uniquely beautiful natural environment, providing a wealth of information along the way on the ecology, geology, history, plants, & wildlife.

Cathy Frank and Margy Holden's Lake Champlain Paddling Guides

http://www.kayakinglakechamplain.com/KayakGuide/?page_id=2

For more information, contact the Ethan Homestead Museum at (802) 865-4556.

Legislative Report: Lake Champlain 11/16/2015

Burlington Representatives Joey Donovan (D), and Mary Sullivan (D) speak with Lori Fisher, Executive Director of the Lake Champlain Committee on the continuing efforts towards addressing water quality issues in Lake Champlain. More information on LCC can be found at: http://www.lakechamplaincommittee.org/

Champlain Water District: Presentation on using Drinking Water Residuals to Reduce Phosphorus in Lake Champlain 11/12/2015

Champlain Water District, Friends of Northern Lake Champlain, and Stone Environmental Inc., are hosting the entitled: The Use of Drinking Water Treatment Residuals to Manage Phosphorus: The potential for a by-product to improve water quality in Lake Champlain.

Agenda:

9:00-9:10 Introductions - Speakers and Attendees

9:10-9:20 Champlain Water District (CWD) overview - Jim Fay (CWD)

9:20-9:30 Phosphorus (P) 101 – Julie Moore (Stone Environmental Inc.)

9:30-9:50 What are Drinking Water Treatment Residuals (DWTRs)? Review of CWD’s filter and clarifier backwash freeze/dry treatment process - Mike Barsotti (CWD)

9:50-10:30 What is the potential for DWTRs for P management? Review of the scientific literature and research at CWD on P sorption by DWTRs - Don Meals (Ice.Nine Environmental Consulting)

10:30-10:40 Break

10:40-11:20 Review of current project of farm field tile drainage water treatment using DWTR media - Julie Moore (Stone Environmental, Inc.)

11:20-11:55 Legislative/regulatory process to improve water quality and application for use of DWTRs –Denise Smith (Friends of Northern Lake Champlain)

11:55-12:30 Final Q + A

For More Info Visit: http://www.mainstreetlanding.com/

Lake Champlain Pollution Reduction Targets 08/27/2015

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the State of Vermont hold this public meeting to discuss new pollution reduction targets – often referred to as a TMDL – to prevent pollution from flowing into Lake Champlain and its tributaries. The meeting is moderated by the Lake Champlain Basin Program.
EPA officials present the Lake Champlain phosphorus reduction plan called a “Total Maximum Daily Load” (TMDL) that will place a cap on the maximum amount of phosphorous that is allowed to enter the Lake and still meet Vermont’s water quality standards. EPA anticipates releasing the TMDL by August 14, which will begin a 30-day public comment period.
For information or for a copy of the TMDL following the anticipated August 14th release:

EPA information on Vermont Lake Champlain Phosphorus TMDL: http://www.epa.gov/region1/eco/tmdl/lakechamplain.html

VTDEC Restoring Lake Champlain Page: http://www.watershedmanagement.vt.gov/erp/champlain/

Burlington Water Quality Improvement Plan 08/18/2015

Megan Moir, Manager of Burlington's Stormwater Program, shares information on the City's Water Quality Improvement Plan.

As part of its ongoing effort to seek input on water quality priorities, the City of Burlington has launched an online survey to gauge public views on wastewater treatment and stormwater runoff issues. The survey, which is posted at http://www.burlingtonvt.gov/IntegratedWQPlan_Survey, will be available online until August 25.
Input will be used to help inform Burlington’s plan to improve water quality through a new, integrated planning approach for wastewater and stormwater management.

Senator Patrick Leahy: Leahy Center Environmental Summit Keynote 03/20/2015

Senator Patrick Leahy introduce keynote speaker, United States Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, part of the ECHO, Leahy Center Environmental Summit focussing on 'Climate Change Resilient, Floodwater Smart'. President Barack Obama describes Secretary Jewell as “an expert on the energy and climate issues that are going to shape our future.”

more information: echovermont.org

Under the Dome: The GREEN Mountain State: Natural Resources, Energy & Environment (Water Quality) 02/23/2015

Chittenden County Senator Diane Snelling (R), Chair of the Natural Resources and Energy Committee, is joined by Representative Kate Webb (D) Chitt 5-1 and member of the House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources - and a member of the House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy, Mike Yantachka, (D) Chitt 4-1.

Senator Patrick Leahy: Federal Partners 'Call to Action' 10/10/2014

Senator Leahy, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy, Governor Shumlin and Mayor Weinberger kick off the Federal Partners “Call to Action” meeting, during which representatives present from at least 13 federal agencies will plan actions to address nutrient pollution and harmful algae blooms in Lake Champlain. Administrator McCarthy will announce EPA technical assistance to help Burlington take a more integrated approach to stormwater and wastewater projects and improve water quality in Lake Champlain.