Public Access Greeter Trainings Offered

Please join Vermont Lakes Program staff at one of five free workshops offered to train Public Access Greeters. Public Access Greeters educate lake visitors about invasive species,provide courtesy watercraft inspections and STOP introductions.

  • Saturday, May 6, 2017 9:00 AM –1:00 PM
    Bois Residence, 23 Stearns Ave, Wilmington
    * Hosted by the Lake Raponda Association
  • Tuesday, May 9, 2017 9:00 AM –1:00 PM
    Agency of Natural Resources Storage Annex, 100 Junction Rd, Berlin
  • Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9:00 AM –1:00 PM
    WestmoreCommunity Church, 27 Hinton Hill Rd, Westmore
    * Hosted by the WestmoreAssociation
  • Saturday, May 13, 2017 9:00 AM –1:00 PM
    Castleton Community Center, 2108 Main St, Castleton
    * Hosted by the Lake Bomoseen Association
  • Friday, June 9, 2017 10:00 AM –3:00 PM
    *Joint training with the Vermont Invasive Patroller Program
    North Country Career Center, 209 Veterans Ave, Newport

Workshop Topics
• Aquatic invasive species biology, threats to Vermont, the importance of spread prevention
• Hands-on aquatic invasive species identification
• Access area rules and regulations, baitfish regulations, invasive species laws
• Invasive species messaging; tips on interacting with the public
• Watercraft inspection and decontamination training

Free Greeter Program Tools
Greeter Program Training Manual, sandwich board “Greeter on Duty” signs, t-shirts, and educational handouts are free to any Vermont Greeter Program.

Training Schedule

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