Science Blog
Efficacy of the 2017 Vermont Stormwater Management Manual Bioretention Soil Specification in removing pollutants and supporting plant health
June 22, 2026 — Project Summary Bioretention is a type of stormwater management that uses engineered soil media and vegetation to store, infiltrate, and filter pollutants, such as nutrients and heavy metals, out… Read More
2026 Lake Champlain Research Conference Summary
May 19, 2026 — The 2026 Lake Champlain Research Conference was held on January 26th-27th at the University of Vermont Davis Center. Over two days, we welcomed 334 attendees… Read More
Evaluating filters to remove phosphorus from stormwater pond outflow
February 27, 2026 — Project summary A research team from Stone Environmental piloted four identically designed filters, each containing a different mixture of material,… Read More
Riparian Buffer Establishment for Reed Canary Grass Control
November 24, 2025 — Project summary Well-established populations of invasive reed canary grass (RCG) have compromised the success of riparian forest restoration work in… Read More
Aquatic organism passage restoration prioritization tool for the New York portion of the Lake Champlain Basin
September 26, 2025 — Project summary Reconnecting and restoring streams by removing barriers to aquatic organism passage (AOP) reduces the risk of flooding and… Read More