Lake Log

The Great Fall Movement: Birds on the Move in the Champlain Valley

November 17, 2025 — Every fall, the Champlain Valley sky fills with movement. Ducks, geese, raptors, and songbirds travel through on their migration south,… Read More

How did the Islands in Lake Champlain Form?

May 12, 2025 — This Lake Log entry was contributed by 2025 Education and Outreach Steward Mia Handte-Reinecker. The Champlain Islands are more than… Read More

Q: Why isn’t Lake Champlain a Great Lake?

March 6, 2025 — A: Lake Champlain is one of the largest lakes in the continental United States with a watershed area-to-lake ratio multiple… Read More

Q: What happens to wetlands in winter?

February 6, 2025 — A: World Wetlands Day falls at the beginning of February each year—perhaps an unusual time to pay extra consideration to… Read More

Q: What are plankton? Do they live in Lake Champlain?

October 16, 2024 — This Lake Log entry was contributed by summer 2024 Education and Outreach Steward Vivienne Shields. We are excited to announce… Read More

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