Lake Log
Are mudpuppies really salamanders?
April 23, 2026 — Spring is a great time to see many species of salamander on the move as they migrate to vernal pools to breed. But there’s one species you won’t find while walking in the woods in the spring, because of a fundamental difference in its biology. Read More
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
Why isn’t Lake Champlain a Great Lake?
March 6, 2025 — Lake Champlain is one of the largest lakes in the continental United States with a watershed area-to-lake ratio multiple times… Read More
What happens to wetlands in winter?
February 6, 2025 — World Wetlands Day falls at the beginning of February each year—perhaps an unusual time to pay extra consideration to wetlands,… Read More