Vermont CAC
Upcoming Meetings
May 12, 2025
5:00 – 7:00 pm
Online via Zoom
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Draft April 14th Meeting Summary
Draft March 13th Meeting Summary
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For more information or to be notified of upcoming meetings, please contact Mary Perchlik mary.perchlik@vermont.gov
Past Meeting Materials
April 14, 2025
- Clean Water Initiative 2024 Performance Report – Executive-Summary
- Clean Water Initiative 2024 Performance Report
- Clean Water Initiative 2024 Performance Report Presentation Slides
- View a recording of the meeting →
March 10, 2025
February 10, 2025
Topics: Congressional update, 2025 CAC planning
January 13, 2025
Topics: Act 121 and Flood Resiliency Legislation Overview, 2025 Action Plan Presentation Planning
December 9, 2024
Topics: 2025 Action Plan, State of the Lake
- Approved Meeting Summary
- 2025 VTCAC Lake Champlain Action Plan Presentation, Denise Smith (VTCAC Chair), Karina Dailey (VTCAC Vice Chair)
- State of the Lake Presentation, LCBP Staff
- View a recording of the meeting →
November 4, 2024
Topics: Lake George Septic Inspection Program, Action Plan Approval
- Approved Meeting Summary
- Lake George Septic Inspection Program Presentation, Joe Thouin (Lake George Park Commission)
- Queensbury Regulations including inspection upon real estate transfer in the waterfront residential district and routine 5-year inspection in North Queensbury
- Bolton Inspection upon Real Estate Transfer (note: utilizes outside inspectors, not municipal inspectors)
- Warren County inspection upon real estate transfer (note: this regulation did not pass)
- Lake George Park Commission Regulations
- Town of Chester inspection upon real estate transfer within 200′ of a waterbody
- Lake George Park Commission Septic System Program Resources
- FAQs and Septic Education Cards/flyers
- Pre and Post-inspection materials provided to landowners
- View a recording of the meeting →
October 7, 2024
Topic: Action Plan Drafting
September 10th, 2024
Topics: Dam Removal and River Reconnection, Action Plan Drafting
- Dam Removal and River Reconnection Presentation – Karina Dailey, Vermont Natural Resources Council
- Approved Meeting Summary
- View a recording of the meeting →
August 12th, 2024
Topic: Champlain Hudson Power Express Presentation
July 8, 2024
Topics: LCBP FY25 Research Priorities, Action Plan
June 13, 2024
Topics: Annual Retreat- Legislative Session Debrief, State of the Lake, Aquatic Invasive Species, Road Salt Reduction, 2025 Action Plan
Meeting Resources:
- NYSDEC AIS Inspection Certification Presentation – Scott Jamieson, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
- Aquatic Invasive Species Update – Meg Modley, LCBP
- Clean Water, Safe Roads Presentation – Hannah Grall, ADK Action
- CAC Alignment with the Climate Action Plan – Andrew Milliken
May 15, 2024
Topics: Clean Water Initiative Program Update, LCBP Updates, Champlain-Adirondack Biosphere Network
Meeting Resources:
- Clean Water Initiative Program Presentation – Gianna Petito, Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
- LCBP FY24 Budget Presentation – Eric Howe, Lake Champlain Basin Program
- Celebrating the Biosphere in Your Backyard in 2024 Presentation- Katie Darr, Lake Champlain Basin Program
- View a recording of the meeting →
April 15, 2024
Topic: Public Access and Recreation
- Approved Meeting Summary
Meeting Resources: - Otter Creek Fishing Trail presentation – Mike Wichrowski, Vermont Fish & Wildlife
- View a recording of the meeting →
March 11, 2024
Topic: Climate Resilience, Flood Relief Programs, and Wetlands
Meeting Resources:
- Climate Resilience & Flood Relief Programs presentation – Stephanie A. Smith (VT Emergency Management)
- Vermont Wetlands Supporting Climate Resilience – Laura Lapierre (VT Department of Environmental Conservation)
- View a recording of the meeting →
February 12, 2024
Topic: Chloride
Meeting Resources:
- Long-term chloride trends for Lake Champlain and its tributaries presentation – Dr. Matthew Vaughan (LCBP)
- Understanding salt use practices by winter snow and ice management professionals in the Lake Champlain basin – Dr. Kris Stepenuck (UVM/Lake Champlain Sea Grant)
- Summary of Road Salt Publications focused on the Lake Champlain Basin
- View a recording of the meeting →
January 8, 2024
Topics: 2024 Lake Champlain Action Plan, Membership & Recruitment
Meeting Resources:
December 11, 2023
Topics: 2024 Lake Champlain Action Plan, Public Awareness Survey, Membership & Recruitment
Meeting Resources:
- Public Awareness Survey Presentation – Ryan Mitchell (LCBP)
- Public Awareness Survey Final Report
- View a recording of the meeting →
November 13, 2023
Topics: 2024 Lake Champlain Action Plan Rollout, July 2023 Storm Preliminary Analyses
Meeting Resources:
- VTCAC Introduction & Action Plan Summary Presentation – Denise Smith, Chair & Karina Dailey, Vice-Chair
- July 2023 Storm: Preliminary Analyses Presentation – Dr. Matthew Vaughan, LCBP Chief Scientist
October 9, 2023
Topic: 2024 Lake Champlain Action Plan Work Session
September 11, 2023
Topic: 2024 Lake Champlain Action Plan Work Session
July 25, 2023
Topics: Flood Discussion, Aquatic Invasive Species Update, LCBP FY24 Research Priorities Discussion, CAC Collaboration, Membership & Governance, 2024 Lake Champlain Action Plan
June 12, 2023
Topics: Legislative Session Debrief, Membership Discussion, Retreat Planning
May 8, 2023
Topic: Emerging Contaminants
Meeting Resources
- Framework for Monitoring Emerging Contaminants in the Lake Champlain Basin Presentation – Stone Environmental
- Sludge & Biosolids Management in Vermont – Eamon Twohig
- VTCAC Membership Survey Results
- View a recording of the meeting →
April 10, 2023
Topics: Future of Agriculture Commission Action Plan, July Retreat Planning, Membership and Governance
Meeting Resources
- Future of Agriculture Commission Action Plan Presentation
- FY24 Proposed Investments in Agriculture
- Working Lands and Food Producers and Value-Added Processors Appropriations
- View a recording of the meeting →
March 13, 2023
Topics: Aquatic Invasive Species, 2023 Action Plan Legislative Presentation Debrief, Committee Membership and Governance
Meeting Resources
January 9, 2023
Topic: 2023 Action Plan
December 12, 2022
Topics: Draft Disadvantaged Communities Definition, 2023 Action Plan
- Approved Meeting Summary
Meeting Resources - View a recording of the meeting→
November 14, 2022
Topics: CAC Coordination, 2023 Action Plan
Meeting Resources
- Joint CAC Letter to ANR and MELCCFP Regarding Reporting on Phosphorus Reduction in Missisquoi Bay
- View a recording of the meeting→
October 10, 2022
Topics: Climate change and the future of agriculture
Meeting Resources
- Climate Change and Agriculture in Vermont Presentation – Joshua Faulkner, PhD.
- View a recording of the meeting→
July 26, 2022
Topics: Follow-up on legislative and budget issues, Wastewater infrastructure and stormwater mitigation, Aquatic invasive species, CAC coordination
Meeting Resources
- Vermont Aquatic Invasive Species Program Presentation – Oliver Pierson
- Combined Sewer Overflow Talking Points – Wayne Elliot
- Combined Sewer Overflow Presentation – Jeff Wennberg
June 13, 2022
Topic: USGS synoptic study of glyphosate entering Lake Champlain
Meeting Resources
May 9, 2022
Topic: Round goby response, Meeting planning, Vermont Fish and Wildlife update
Meeting Resources
- Public Comment– James Maroney
- Round Goby Article– Shawn Good
- View a recording of the meeting →
April 11, 2022
Topic: Round goby response, petition for corrective action or withdrawal of the NPDES program, Stream Wise Award Program
Meeting Resources
- De-delegation Petition Presentation – Scott Sanderson
- Stream Wise Award Program Presentation – Lauren Jenness
- View a recording of the meeting →
March 14, 2022
Topic: Champlain Canal Aquatic Invasive Species Barrier Feasibility and Round Goby Update, LCBP Opportunities for Action
Meeting Resources
- Champlain Canal AIS Barrier Feasibility Study & Round Goby Presentation– Meg Modley
- VTCAC Round Goby Resolution
- View a recording of the meeting →
January 10, 2022
Topic: Lake Champlain-Richelieu River Flood Study
Meeting Resources
December 13, 2021
Topic: Vermont Climate Action Plan
Meeting Resources
November 8, 2021
Topic: Soil health and climate change
Meeting Resources
- Soil Health and Climate Change presentation – Dr. Alissa White
- NYS Climate Change Action presentation – Brian Steinmuller
- View a recording of the meeting →
October 18, 2021
Topic: Public Access and the Outdoor Recreation Economy
Meeting Resources:
- Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economy Collaborative Presentation
- Norther Forest Canoe Trail Presentation
- View a recording of the meeting →
September 13, 2021
Topics: 2022 Action Plan, CAC Coordination Opportunities, Membership and Governance
Meeting Resources:
July 21, 2021
Topics: Follow-up on Legislative and Budget Issues, VTANR/DEC Update, Champlain-Adirondack Biosphere Network Climate Action Initiatives, CAC Coordination Opportunities, 2022 Action Plan, Membership and Governance
Meeting Resources:
- VTANR Water Investment Division Presentation
- DEC Champlain Basin Lake Monitoring Issues Presentation
- Champlain-Adirondack Biosphere Network Presentation
June 14, 2021
Topics: Legislative Activities and State Budget Update, LCBP June Summit Follow-up, Membership and Governance Discussion
Meeting Resources:
May 10, 2021
Topics: International Joint Commission (IJC) Lake Champlain – Richelieu River Flood Study Update, Membership and Governance Discussion, Discussion of VTCAC Priorities for LCBP
Meeting Resources:
- IJC Presentation
- Fact sheet: Potential Structural Solutions to Mitigate Flooding in the Lake Champlain-Richelieu River Basin
- Report: Potential Structural Solutions to Mitigate Flooding in the Lake Champlain-Richelieu River Basin
- View a recording of the meeting →
April 12, 2021
Topics: VTAAFM Update on the Payment for Ecosystem Services and Soil Health Working Group, VTCAC Legislative Presentations, Membership and Governance Discussion
Meeting Resources:
March 8, 2021
Topic: Vermont Agriculture and Food System Strategic Plan 2021-2030
Meeting Resources:
- Farm to Plate Strategic Plan Presentation →
- Executive Order NO. 03-21 [Governor’s Commission on the Future of Vermont Agriculture] →
- View a recording of the meeting →
February 8, 2021
Topic: Lake Champlain Water Quality and Tributary Loading Trends and VTCAC Annual Legislative Action Plan Discussion Approved Meeting Summary →
Meeting Resources:
January 11, 2021
Topic: Vermont’s pesticide, herbicide, and fertilizer usage, trends, tracking and reporting efforts, and management and regulation recommendations
Speaker Resources:
- VTAAFM’s presentation
- VTAAFM glyphosate fact sheet
- VTAAFM’s 2018-2019 Vermont Fertilizer Analysis Report
- VTAAFM’s 2010-2018 Vermont Pesticide Usage Summary
- Nat Shambaugh’s Presentation
- Draft USGS Synoptic Study of Glyphosate Entering Lake Champlain from Urban and Agricultural Sources near Burlington, VT 2021
- Glyphosate Report written by Sylvia Knight
December 14, 2020
Panel: “Views on the Future and Economic Sustainability of Dairy Farming in Vermont” Moderated by Alli Lewis, VT Agriculture Water Quality Partnership Coordinator
Speaker Resources:
- Roger Allbee – Past Secretary of VTAAFM, one of the organizers of the VT Dairy and Water Quality Collaborative Action Plan
- James Maroney – personal advocate
- John Cleary – Organic Valley Co-Op
- Brad Keating – COO of DFA – DFA’s 2020 Sustainability Report
- Scott Magnan – Custom Agriculture Services
- Marie Audet – Blue Spruce Farm
- Maddie Kempner – NOFA-VT
November 9, 2020
Topics: VTDEC and VTAAFM six-month updates relating to water quality and agriculture and the new “Pay for Phosphorus” Program
October 19, 2020
Topic: How the CVNHP will focus on the 50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act
September 14, 2020
Topics: LCBP six-month update and VTANR six-month update
March 16, 2020 – cancelled
January 13, 2020
December 9, 2019
November 18, 2019 – cancelled
October 21, 2019
September 9, 2019
July 22, 2019
June 10, 2019 – cancelled
May 13, 2019 – cancelled
March 11, 2019
January 14, 2019
November 26, 2018
October 3, 2018
October 1, 2018
September 27, 2018
July 24, 2018
April 9, 2018
March 12, 2018
January 11, 2018
December 11, 2017
November 13, 2017
- Approved Meeting Summary
- Pharmaceuticals in the Lake Champlain Basin presentation by Dr. Christine Vatovec, UVM (PDF)
- Pesticide Regulation in Vermont presentation by Cary Giguere, AAFM (PDF)
- An Overview of Organic Contaminants in the Lake Champlain Basin by Nat Shambaugh, retired AAFM (PDF)
October 13, 2017
- Approved Meeting Summary
- International Lake Champlain-Richelieu River Flood Mitigation Study presentation by Keith Robinson, USGS (PDF)
September 11, 2017
August 14, 2017
GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS
- Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee Member Manual
- Personal Expense Claim Directions
- Personal Expense Claim Form (excel file)
ACTION PLANS
The Vermont Citizen Advisory Committee publishes an Action Plan each year.
Vermont CAC 2025 Action Plan
Vermont CAC 2024 Action Plan
Vermont CAC 2023 Action Plan
Vermont CAC 2022 Action Plan
Vermont CAC 2021 Action Plan
Vermont CAC 2020 Action Plan
Vermont CAC 2019 Action Plan
Vermont CAC 2018 Action Plan
Vermont CAC 2017 Action Plan
Vermont CAC 2016 Action Plan
Vermont CAC 2015 Action Plan
Vermont CAC 2014 Action Plan
Vermont CAC 2013 Action Plan
Vermont CAC 2012 Action Plan
Vermont CAC 2011 Action Plan
Vermont CAC 2010 Action Plan
Vermont CAC 2009 Action Plan
Vermont CAC 2008 Action Plan
Vermont CAC 2007 Action Plan
Vermont CAC 2006 Action Plan (call for copy)
Vermont CAC 2004 Action Plan