Lake Log
Lake Log
Our staff at the LCBP Resource Room at ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain have fielded a wide variety of questions from the public for more than 20 years. As educators, naturalists, and scientists, they often have had ready answers for many questions. Others have required a little more research. For much of this time, they’ve kept a log of the most compelling questions. In Lake Log, we dive deeper into the answers to many of these questions. Do you have a question? Or just want to talk about the Lake. Visit the Resource Room or send a note to our team there!
January 15, 2024
A: During the warm summer months, it’s not uncommon to see turtles sunning on rocks or swimming through lakes and ponds, just like people. In the winter, however, turtles seek ... Read More →
January 3, 2024
A: Yes! Most frogs hibernate at the bottom of ponds, lakes, and streams, where the temperature holds steady at about 39 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the winter—just warm enough for survival ... Read More →
December 10, 2023
A: Each year in fall and spring, Lake Champlain and the air above it engage in a thermodynamic duet that results in the lake “turning over,” or mixing—a process both ... Read More →