Featured Projects
March 9, 2026
The Upper Saranac Foundation built on previous efforts to control the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) in the Upper Saranac watershed. The project utilized diver hand harvesting to reduce ... Read More →
March 9, 2026
Over the last several years, New York's Washington County has been converting its winter road maintenance operations to brine in an effort to reduce pollution from road salt. Efforts have ... Read More →
March 9, 2026
Lake Champlain has seen significant changes to its coldwater fish community, including increased natural reproduction of lake trout and the invasion of alewife. A research team at the University of Vermont developed ... Read More →
April 29, 2025
The Missisquoi River Basin has been heavily impacted by invasive Japanese knotweed, an invasive species that was introduced from eastern Asia to the United States in the 19th century. Knotweed ... Read More →
February 20, 2025
Over the past two decades, the Intervale Conservation Nursery has grown and planted native trees and shrubs to help restore critical riparian and wetland areas. Long-term monitoring in partnership with ... Read More →
February 20, 2025
Functioning floodplains provide many ecosystem services, including sediment and nutrient storage, groundwater recharge, and habitat for a diverse array of species. Many floodplains across the Lake Champlain Basin require restoration ... Read More →
February 20, 2025
Mace Chasm Farm’s existing tree nursery is expanding to offer wholesale, native, bareroot shrubs and trees for conservation projects in our region. The farm is engaging regional conservation planning organizations ... Read More →
January 29, 2025
The City of Plattsburgh has completed the third phase in a multi-year project targeting wastewater contamination from storm drainage systems. The project, when complete, will significantly reduce phosphorus, E. coli, ... Read More →
January 10, 2025
Paul Smith’s College Adirondack Watershed Institute (AWI) has developed an innovative project titled Wool and Water, a unique blend of fiber art and scientific interpretation. Under the leadership of Dr. ... Read More →
January 10, 2025
Saint Michael’s College in Colchester, Vermont, recently completed the development of a new interpretive trail on its campus, designed to enhance environmental education and awareness. The project involved designing, constructing, ... Read More →