Lake Log

Q: How do turtles survive under the ice?

January 15, 2024 — A: During the warm summer months, it’s not uncommon to see turtles sunning on rocks or swimming through lakes and… Read More

Q: Is it true that some frogs can survive being frozen?

January 3, 2024 — A: Yes! Most frogs hibernate at the bottom of ponds, lakes, and streams, where the temperature holds steady at about… Read More

Q: What is lake turnover and when does it happen?

December 10, 2023 — A: Each year in fall and spring, Lake Champlain and the air above it engage in a thermodynamic duet that… Read More

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