Lake Champlain Basin Program

Love the Lake Speaker Series
2023-04-13 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Gordon Center House, 54 West Shore Road, Grand Isle, VT, 05458, United States
Join us for Shorebird Photography: Migration through Vermont with Matthew Bode of M A Bode Photography.
And don’t forget about the desserts!
Zoom link
Flyer

LCBP Steering Committee Meeting
2023-04-11 - 2023-04-12 | Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort, 2559 Main Street, Lake Placid, NY, 12946, United States
Preliminary Agenda Items:

FY23 budget approval
Topical/Informational presentations

World Water Day 2023
2023-03-18 11:00 - 15:00 | NY
The Champlain Basin Education Initiative will host its annual World Water Day contest and celebration. For more information, contact Stephanie Larkin or visit the World Water Day contest web page.

Love the Lake Speaker Series
2023-03-16 18:30 - 19:30 | Gordon Center House, 54 West Shore Road, Grand Isle, VT, 05458, United States
Join us for Wool and Water: Interweaving Art and Science with Michale Glennon, Senior Research Scientist Paul Smith’s College Adirondack Watershed Institute. And don’t forget about the desserts!
Zoom link
Flyer

LCBP Executive Committee Meeting
2023-03-15 | Gordon Center House, 54 West Shore Road, Grand Isle, VT, 05458, United States
Preliminary Agenda Items:

FY23 budget
Technical programs
TMDL funding
Full budget preparation

LCBP Executive Committee Meeting
2023-02-15 | Virtual
Preliminary Agenda Items:

FY23 Budget
E & O
CVNHP Grant Programs
Grant Awards

LCBP Executive Committee Meeting
2023-01-18 | Gordon Center House, 54 West Shore Road, Grand Isle, VT, 05458, United States
Preliminary Agenda Items:

FY23 Budget
Grant Awards
Key Functions

LCBP Steering Committee Meeting
2022-12-14 | Quebec
Preliminary Agenda Items:

FY23 Technical priorities
Core/line items
Topical/Informational presentations

LCBP Executive Committee Meeting
2022-11-16, 2022-10-25 | Gordon Center House, 54 West Shore Road, Grand Isle, VT, 05458, United States
Preliminary Agenda Items:

Grant Awards
Topical/Informational presentations

LCBP Steering Committee Meeting
2022-09-21 | Vermont
Preliminary Agenda Items:

FY23 Technical priorities
Project updates
Topical/Informational presentations

LCBP Executive Committee Meeting
2022-09-14 | Gordon Center House, 54 West Shore Road, Grand Isle, VT, 05458, United States
Preliminary Agenda Items:

FY23 budget
Topical/Informational presentations

Exploring Burlington’s Waterfront with a Naturalist
2022-09-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Outside ECHO Main Entrance, 1 College Street, Burlington, VT, 12501, United States
Discover the story of Burlington’s Waterfront on a naturalist-led walk along Lake Champlain. Geology, nature, history, infrastructure, and innovation are interwoven in this constantly evolving landscape. The Burlington Waterfront has long been a hub for transportation, recreation, water collection, and water treatment. Learn about the area’s natural and human history and explore nature-based solutions that clean the water flowing to Lake Champlain including rain gardens, gravel wetlands, and permeable pavers.
This outing is a part of the LCBP’s year-long commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act.

New York Citizens Advisory Committee
2022-06-27 13:00 - 15:30 | Miner Institute

Closing Reception: Multi-Cultural Interpretations on how Pollution impacts the Lake Champlain Watershed
2022-06-25 17:00 - 19:00 | BluSeed Studios, 24 Cedar Street, Saranac Lake, 12983, United States
Five artists, including members of the indigenous community, have created new works of art focused on pollution in the Lake Champlain Basin. Their works involve research data from scientist Dr. Curt Stager, a nationally acclaimed paleontologist/climatologist. The goal of the project is to communicate awareness about the ecological condition of the Champlain watershed and encourage residents and visitors to reduce their impacts on the basin.

LaPlatte River Walk, Shelburne, Vermont
2022-06-25 13:00 - 15:00 | LaPlatte River Nature Park, 247-277 Laplatte Circle, Grand Isle, 05482, United States
Join LCBP naturalist Laura Hollowell for an exploration of the LaPlatte River Marsh Natural Area. Managed by The Nature Conservancy, the marsh at the end of the LaPlatte River is an oasis for wildlife and migratory birds in Shelburne. Join Laura for a leisurely walk along the river and through a rare valley clayplain forest. Uncover the story of the area’s natural and human communities and learn how this important wetland ecosystem filters and cleans the water that empties into Lake Champlain.
This outing is a part of the LCBP’s year-long commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act. The act plays a significant role in protecting wetlands by regulating the discharge of fill materials into waters of the U.S. (which includes wetlands) for development and construction projects.

To register, email Laura at lhollowell@lcbp.org

New Exhibit: Multi-Cultural Interpretations on how Pollution impacts the Lake Champlain Watershed
2022-06-22 13:00 - 2022-06-25 17:00 | BluSeed Studios, 24 Cedar Street, Saranac Lake, 12983, United States
This is the celebratory exhibit of a year of work! Five artists, including members of the indigenous community, have created new works of art focused on pollution in the Lake Champlain Basin. Their works involve research data from scientist Dr. Curt Stager, a nationally acclaimed paleontologist/climatologist. The goal of the project is to communicate awareness about the ecological condition of the Champlain watershed and encourage residents and visitors to reduce their impacts on the natural environment of the basin.

Called by the Water
2022-06-22 11:00 - 2022-10-11 16:00 | Lake George Historical Association, 290 Canada St, Lake George, NY, 12845, United States
The Lake George Historical Association Museum will unveil its updated “Called by the Water” exhibit that interprets the water quality of Lake George and the effects of the Clean Water Act on the watershed. The exhibit will be on display for the 2022 season.
Hours of operation vary, so please call ahead: (518) 668-5044

Clean Water Act at 50
2022-06-22 10:00 - 2022-10-11 16:00 | Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd., Vergennes, VT, 05491
The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum is featuring a “The Clean Water Act at 50” exhibit, which explores this groundbreaking legislation, its impact on Lake Champlain, and how individuals can keep Lake Champlain healthy today. In addition, the museum will refresh several favorite exhibits with new research, objects, and stories including: “Nebizun: Water is Life,” an exhibit curated by Vera Longtoe Sheehan and the Vermont Abenaki Artists Association which explores the Abenaki relationship to water as a fundamental element.
Admission to the museum is free. Check hours of operation before visiting.

"Called by the Water" Exhibit Opening
2022-06-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Lake George Historical Association, 290 Canada St, Lake George, NY, 12845, United States
On June 18, 2022, the Lake George Historical Association Museum will unveil its updated “Called by the Water” exhibit that interprets the water quality of Lake George and the effects of the Clean Water Act on the watershed. The opening event begins at 10:00 a.m. at the museum located at 290 Canada St, Lake George, NY 12845. The exhibit will be on display for the 2022 season.

Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee
2022-06-13 17:00 - 19:00 | NY

Opportunities for Action Release
2022-06-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Gordon Center House, 54 West Shore Road, Grand Isle, VT, 05458, United States
The LCBP is pleased to announce that we will release the updated Lake Champlain management plan Opportunities for Action at 11:00 AM on June 3, 2022 at the LCBP offices in Grand Isle, VT. Please join us as we welcome Senator Patrick Leahy to recognize his crucial, long-time support for Lake Champlain and to celebrate the continued commitment of our many partners to the Plan’s goals.
Partners from the States of Vermont and New York and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will join us to renew their commitment to our shared goals and sign the new plan. Our Québec partners will also join us to affirm the continued support of the Government of Québec.
While not required, RSVPs are appreciated via this link.

Lake Champlain Research Conference
2022-05-23 - 2022-05-24 | Hilton Hotel, 60 Battery St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
The Lake Champlain Basin Program, Lake Champlain Sea Grant, and the Lake Champlain Research Consortium are pleased to announce the next Lake Champlain Research Conference, to be held May 23-24, 2022 at the Hilton Hotel in Burlington, Vermont. In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the US Clean Water Act of 1972, the conference will bring together lake and watershed stakeholders, including researchers, management practitioners, and the public, to learn about the state of research on Lake Champlain. The conference will provide an opportunity for discussion, networking, and collaboration. The conference will be multi-jurisdictional, featuring representation and research from New York, Vermont, Québec, and beyond.

LCBP Executive Committee Meeting
2022-05-11 | Virtual
Preliminary Agenda Items:

Finalize Opportunities for Action
Topical/Information Presentations

LCBP Opportunities for Action Public Feedback Meeting
2022-05-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
The LCBP is revising its management plan Opportunities for Action and is accepting feedback from the public. The public comment period is open from April 15, 2022 – May 16, 2022. Comments may be submitted using the form below.
This is the second of two public meetings hosted by the New York and Vermont Citizen Advisory Committees to provide additional opportunity for public feedback.

Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee
2022-05-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual

LCBP Opportunities for Action Public Feedback Meeting
2022-05-03 14:30 - 16:30 | Virtual
The LCBP is revising its management plan Opportunities for Action and is accepting feedback from the public. The public comment period is open from April 15, 2022 – May 16, 2022. Comments may be submitted using the form below.
This is the first of two public meetings hosted by the New York and Vermont Citizen Advisory Committees to provide additional opportunity for public feedback.

Earth Month Ausable River Cleanup
2022-04-23 10:00 - 13:00 | NY
Volunteers needed! Join us this Saturday, April 23rd, from 10am-1pm for the Earth Month Ausable River Cleanup. We will meet at the Wilmington Town Beach for check in and then spread out to clean up along the East and West Branch Ausable River.
Lunch will be provided at the end of the cleanup. We hope to see you there! Revo Sunglasses NRS One Tree Planted

Sign up here https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfW1MWSgsMhuj…/viewform

LCBP Steering Committee
2022-04-12 - 2022-04-13 | remotely via Microsoft Teams
FY2022 Budget review and approval, OFA 2022 planning.

World Water Day
2022-03-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
