New York CAC
Upcoming Meetings
August 31, 2026
1:00 – 3:00 pm via Zoom
Draft Agenda
Draft Meeting Summary
To register for the meeting, more information, or to join the list to be notified of future meetings, please contact Sabrina Koetter skoetter@lcbp.org.
Past Meeting Materials
July 27, 2026
- View a recording of the meeting
June 29, 2026
- Taher Fletcher USFWS Presentation
- Salmon management work around Lake Champlain 2025 to present
- Approved Meeting Summary
March 30, 2026
February 23, 2026
December 8, 2025
October 27, 2025
September 29, 2025
June 30, 2025
- Approved Meeting Summary
May 19, 2025
April 28, 2025
- Draft Meeting Summary
- Lake Champlain Non-Point Source Pollution Subwatershed Assessment and Management Plan Update – Gaddy Blake, LCLGRP
March 31, 2025
- Draft Meeting Summary
- Rock Salt Reduction Presentation – Julie Berlinski, NYSDEC
February 18th, 2025
Topics: Paul Smith’s College Youth for Climate and Water Action, FOCUS document drafting, 2025 Planning
- Draft Meeting Summary
- Youth for Climate and Water Action Presentation – Tom Collins, AWI
- NYCAC 2021 – 2025 Accomplishments Retrospective Presentation
January 27th, 2025
Topics: Winter Nutrient Loading, FOCUS document drafting
December 2nd, 2024
Topics: Aquatic Invasive Species Outreach, FOCUS document drafting
- Approved December 2nd Meeting Summary
- AIS Outreach Update presentation – Beth Whitmore-Stolar – NYSDEC
November 4th, 2024
Topics: Champlain Hudson Environmental Trust, Boquet River Assocation (BRASS) Update, Watershed for Every Classroom
- Approved November 4th Meeting Summary
- Champlain Hudson Environmental Trust presentation – Jonathan Kramer, Jim Lodge, Laura Logozzo – Hudson River Foundation
- BRASS Update presentation – Colin Powers, BRASS
- Watershed for Every Classroom – Stephanie Larkin, Lake Champlain Basin Program
September 30th, 2024
Topic: Microplastics in Lake Champlain
- Approved September 30th Meeting Summary
- Microplastics in Lake Champlain slide deck →
- View a recording of the presentation →
August 12th, 2024
Topic: Champlain Hudson Power Express Presentation
June 24, 2024
Topics: Lake George Septic Inspection Program Update, NY Lake Wise Information Sheets
Meeting Resources
- Approved June 24th Meeting Summary
- Lake George Septic Inspection Program Update – Dave Hatin, Lake George Park Commission
- Lake Wise Information Sheets Presentation – Erin Vennie-Vollrath, NYSDEC
May 20, 2024
Topics: Rights of Nature, NY Resource Room
Meeting Resources
- Rights of Nature Presentation – Blake Lavia, Tzintzun Aguilar-Izzo (Talking Rivers)
April 22, 2024
Topics: Stream Wise, Ausable River Association (AsRA) Updates
Meeting Resources
- Approved April 22nd Meeting Summary
- Stream Wise Presentation – Lauren Jenness Kneen (LCBP)
- Ausable River Association Updates Presentation – Carrianne Pershyn (AsRA)
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March 4, 2024
Topic: Champlain-Adirondack Biosphere Network
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- Approved March 4th Meeting Summary
- Celebrating the Biosphere in Your Backyard: CABN Presentation – Katie Darr (CABN/LCBP)
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January 22, 2024
Topics: Lake Champlain Source Water Protection Plan Update, Boat Launch Steward Program 2023 Season Results
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- Approved January 22nd Meeting Summary
- Drinking Water Source Protection Program Presentation – Stephanie Facchine & Madeline Silecchia (NYSDOH)
- Boat Launch Stewards Presentation – Lauren Jenness Kneen (LCBP)
- NYSDEC Written Updates
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December 4, 2023
Topics: Aquatic Organism Passage, USGS Streamgage Network
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- Approved December 4th Meeting Summary
- Adirondack Lakes Alliance Presentation – Scott Ireland, ALA
- Aquatic Organism Passage Presentation – Corrie Miller, LCBP
- USGS Streamgage network Presentation – Mark Klotz, USGS
- 2023 NYCAC Year in Review
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October 23, 2023
Topic: Road Salt Reduction
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- Clean Water, Safe Roads Presentation – Sawyer Bailey & Hannah Grall, ADK Action
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September 25, 2023
Topic: State of the Lake 2021 Review
June 26, 2023
Topics: Lake George Septic Inspection Program Update, Aquatic Invasive Species Update
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- Lake George Septic Inspection Program Presentation – Dave Wick, Lake George Park Commission
- Aquatic Invasive Species Update – Erik Reardon, NYSDEC/LCBP
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May 18, 2023
Topics: Joint meeting with the Champlain Watershed Improvement Coalition of New York
Meeting Resources
April 24, 2023
Topics: Adirondack Watershed Institute Lakes Survey, CAC Coordination, Collaboration, and Outreach
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March 6, 2023
Topics: Lake Champlain Total Maximum Daily Load Watershed Implementation Plan, Champlain Hudson Power Express Environmental Trust, CAC Outreach
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- Lake Champlain Total Maximum Daily Load Watershed Implementation Plan Presentation – Erin Vennie-Vollrath, NYSDEC
- Champlain-Hudson Environmental Trust Overview Presentation – Jim Lodge, Hudson River Foundation
- LCBP FY22 Grant Award Summary – Eric Howe
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January 30, 2023
Topics: NYS Climate Smart Communities Program, CAC Governance
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December 5, 2022
Topics: Lake Champlain Public Awareness Survey, CAC Coordination, and Committee Governance
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October 31, 2022
Topic: Lake George’s proposed septic inspection regulation
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- Lake George Septic Inspection Overview Presentation – David Wick
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June 27, 2022
Topics: Aquatic invasive species, Tile drainage & silage leachate treatment
April 25, 2022
Topics: Survey of Climate Change and Adirondack Lake Ecosystems (SCALE), Drinking Water Source Protection Program, Round Goby Response
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- SCALE Summary – Dr. Kevin Rose, Dr. Peter McIntyre
- Drinking Water Source Protection Program Presentation – Stephanie Facchine
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March 28, 2022
Topics: New York Climate Action Council Draft Scoping Plan, Lake Champlain Total Maximum Daily Load Watershed Implementation Plan, Round Goby Response Follow-up
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- Climate Action Council Draft Scoping Plan presentation– Mark Lowery
- Lake Champlain TMDL Watershed Implementation Plan– Julie Berlinski, Lauren Townley
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February 28, 2022
Topics: Round Goby Response, Champlain Canal Aquatic Invasive Species Barrier Feasibility Study Update, LCBP Opportunities for Action
Meeting Resources
January 31, 2022
Topics: NYS DEC and LCBP Grant-funded projects, Lake Champlain-Richelieu River Flood Study, Committee Goals
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November 8, 2021
Topic: Soil health and climate change
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- Soil Health and Climate Change presentation- Dr. Alissa White
- NYS Climate Change Action presentation – Brian Steinmuller
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October 25, 2021
Topics: Champlain-Adirondack Biosphere Network
Meeting Resources
September 27, 2021
Topics: 2021 State of the Lake, Grant Opportunities, Advisory Committee Coordination
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May 24, 2021
Topics: Clean water infrastructure needs in local communities, LCBP June Summit, Membership and Governance
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April 26, 2021
Topics: Overview of the Champlain Watershed Improvement Coalition of New York (CWICNY), Membership and Governance Discussion
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March 29, 2021
Topics: LCBP Aquatic Invasive Species Initiatives, Lake Champlain Long-Term Monitoring Program, VTCAC Contaminants Monitoring Resolution
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February 22, 2021
Topics: Overview of the Lake Champlain Basin Program and the Technical Advisory Committee, Continuation of Stream Gauge Network Discussion, Membership Discussion
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January 25, 2021
Topics: Stream Wise Award Program, New York Lake Champlain Basin Stream Gauge Network, Membership Discussion
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November 30, 2020
Topic: six-month updates to the NYCAC
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Materials
View the Focus 2025 Document
View the Focus 2024 Document
View the Focus 2023 Document
View the NYCAC Rack Card
View the Focus 2020 Document
View the NYCAC Member Manual