Lake Champlain Matters                                                                           November 2010

2010 LCI All Season Tournament
Comes to a Close

RolandThe 17th Annual All Season Tournament (AST) presented by Apple Island Resort and Marina, has come to an end after its run of five full months. The AST  began May 1 and ran continuously through September 30th, including through the LCI Father's Day Fishing Derby presented by Yamaha, and the Bass Open presented by Twisted Tea.   1,111 anglers registered for the 2010 AST presented by Apple Island Resort and Marina, and more than $13,000 was awarded in cash and prizes.
Read more for full results.

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LCI's Father's Day Derby Makes Top Ten Summer Events in 2011
Top Ten 2011
The Vermont Chamber of Commerce announces the highly anticipated 2011 Top Ten Summer and Fall Events. Through a panel of independent judges, the LCI Father's Day Derby was chosen as one of Vermont's best summer activities for the third time.  Read More
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Vermont Score Card
Lake Champ Sunset
Follow this link to the Vermont Water Quality Division Lakes & Ponds Section www.anr.state.vt.us. Click on "Lake Score Card" to learn how our Vermont Lakes are doing, and what local actions help keep them clean and healthy.  Water Quality Division - Manages surface water in Vermont, including lakes, ponds, rivers and wetlands. Part of the Department of Environmental Conservation, Vermont Agency of Natural Resources.
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Winooski One Fish Lift Started Operation on September 15, 2010
Winooski Dam
Winooski One Update: October 8, 2010
.  The Winooski river dam fish list has an updated report on how many fish have been helped up the river so far this season. 


Follow this link to read the update

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Vermont Ski Area Ordered
to Restore Wetlands

Jay PeakThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency last month ordered Jay Peak Resort, Inc. in Jay, Vt. to repair the damage done between 2004 and 2006 when it was building its golf course and discharged material without a required permit.  According to EPA,the construction company working for Jay Peak Resort placed dirt, sand and rocks into numerous wetlands and streams, affecting a total of 2.15 acres. Read More
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New Online Auction Starting Nov. 1st
Beagle LogoBeagle outdoor wear has donated quality wool blend hand warmer in camo with matching Beagle camo ball cap for LCI's online auction.

Retail value $50.
Bid starts at $15 on November 1st, 2010 Here.

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The Essex Culinary Resort & Spa
Essex Culinary Resort
Raffle Winner:
Mary Nolan is the 2010 winner of a Spa Weekend for 2 at The Essex
Culinary  Resort and Spa.

See all that The Essex Culinary Resort and Spa
has to offer.
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In This Issue
All Season Tournament Results
Winooski Fish Lift Update
Jay Peak Ordered to Restore Wetlands
FDD make Top Ten Summer Event list for 2011
Whitefish Gain Strength in Lake Champlain
ASA Summit
Sponsor Highlight
Effects of Stronach Dam Removal in Michigan
EPA Issues Clean Water Infrastructure Policy
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Sign Lamprey and Missisquoi Petitions
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Vermont's Efforts to Reverse its Human Residents' Decades-long Degradation of Lake Champlain
Basin MapIt was interesting to see the reporting on the "green" issues debate between the two main candidates for governor recently, and to then drive the Interstate 89 corridor from Burlington to Montpelier right after the 3-to-8-inch rainstorm we received the last day of September.

Flood warnings had been posted for most of the state, and you could see water covering the fields all along the Winooski River valley floor. Most of what was covered was farm fields, most of them corn.Read Full Article


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Whitefish gaining strength in Lake Champlain
Whire Fish ResearchSeth Herbst, a University of Vermont graduate student in aquatic ecology, is working with fisheries professor Ellen Marsden on the first study of the abundance and health of Lake Champlain's whitefish population since 1930. During the course of two seasons, Herbst and Marsden have caught about 500 whitefish and found the wide range of size and age that indicates a healthy population.
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LCI Celebrates Dick's Sporting Goods Grand Re-opening
Dick's Grand ReopeningLCI was at Dicks Sunday, October 24th celebrating Dick's Sporting Goods Grand re-opening.  As one of LCI's Father's Day Derby sponsors, we were excited to come down and converse with our fellow outdoor enthusiests, and meet some of the people at Dicks who are responsible for helping the Father's Day Derby Happen.  Jeff Toler, the regional marketing Contct at Dicks was there and said "I really learned a lot about your organization and how well respected you are in the community and the State of Vermont. Every customer and associate I talked to knew about your organization." 
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American Sportfishing Association Summit
Thnak you 2As our executive director is at  the ASA Summit in Fort Lauderdale, FL, we want to thank the following businesses for helping to put together a "Thank You From Vermont" Basket that we're giving to some of the ASA members who have been insturmental in helping LCI achieve our conservation goals on Lake Champlain:
Richard's BBQ Sauce, Shelburne Country Store, Vermont Artisan Coffee & Tea Co., Vermont Nut Free Chocolates, Vermont Convention Bureau, Couture's Maple Shop and Bed & Breakfast, Outdoors Magazine, Cabot Cheddar



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October Sponsor Highlight: Traxstech
Traxstech LogoAs a long time sponsor of the LCI Fishing Derbies, Traxstech is committed to bringing the fishing industry quality products to make your fishing experience more enjoyable.Supporting the fishing industry nationwide is something that we have done for years and it sure feels good knowing that our American made products are able to help give something back to the Sport Fishing Industry.

We want your time spent on your boat to be the best it can be offering four mounting options to fit just about any boat.  From planer masts, downrigger mounts, rod holders,
beverage holders, grills and a whole lot of accessories with the experience of over 14 years boat rigging; that's Traxstech!!  Let us help you with all your boat rigging needs.
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Lake Champlain International, Inc. In The News:
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Burlington Free Press;
Prize payouts awarded in 2010 LCI tournament
The Lake Champlain Islander; LCI All Season Tournament Prizes Awarded (pg. 12)
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EPA Announces Increase in Gasoline's Ethanol Content
EPAOn October 13, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved a 50 percent increase in the allowable ethanol content in gasoline for automobiles built after 2006. Gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol (E15) could damage recreational marine engines and other small gasoline-powered engines because they are designed, calibrated, and certified to run on not more than 10 volume percent ethanol. This increase also raises issues about emissions, performance, durability and warranty coverage. Any further EPA decision on the use of E15 has been delayed until testing on vehicles built before 2006 is complete. 

Read More On Policy Watch

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The Effects of the Stronach Dam Removal
Pine River, Michigan

Dam Removal
Although dam removal has been increasingly used as an option in dam management and as a river restoration tool, there are few studies providing detailed quantitative assessment of the response of fish populations to dam removal. In this study, we document the response of the fish community in the Pine River, Michigan, to the gradual removal of Stronach Dam.
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UN Urges Management of Inland Fisheries for Food,
and Income Stability

Fly FisherThe need to conserve and properly manage inland fisheries is often neglected despite the crucial role they play in balancing aquatic ecosystems and as sources of food and livelihoods to millions of people across the world, a new report released today by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) says.  According to the new publication, rapid environmental changes constitute a challenge to the viability of future fish stocks despite more than 40 years of steady production globally. 
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EPA Issues Clean Water Infrastructure Policy
Glass of WaterThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing a Clean Water and Drinking Water Infrastructure Sustainability Policy with the goal of increasing the sustainability of water and waste water infrastructure in the United States. Communities across the country are facing  costly upgrades and repairs to their aging water infrastructure, which include sewer systems and treatment facilities. Making this infrastructure last longer while increasing its cost-effectiveness is essential to protecting human health and the environment, and maintaining safe drinking water and clean water bodies. Read More
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Fishing Tips:
Tube BaitEver notice that a salty tube bait seems to work better after it has caught a few fish? The teeth of bass tend to rough up the bait, giving it a totally different look under water. It almost adds a life-like sheen to the bait. Instead of waiting to catch a few bass to get this look, try stretching, twisting and roughing up the tube with your fingernails before using it. This will add the same look to the bait and get you started catching that much sooner.

By Al Patton, Bass Pro Shops and Shimano Team Member
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Add Good Search to your browser, and help raise money to help LCI clean the waters of lake Champlain, it's that easy! Find out more



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Lake Champlain International Poll:
Ag FieldShould agriculture be held to the same water pollution regulations and standards as other industries and businesses?  
 
Click here to vote
(poll is in the bottom left of the page)

 

Thank you for taking the time to share your opinion.
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Just BLUE it! 
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Lake Champlain International and Tethys Corp. are working with homeowners to help protect the health and safety of our families through a few simple steps around the house and lawn.This pilot program initiates an innovative method towards managing water pollution runoff, starting at the source. Tethys BLUESM  program is a framework to expand residential stewardship and help homeowners protect our oceans, bays, lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams.


For more information about Tethys and BLUESM


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Become an Official LCI Member
Lake Champlain International, Inc. logoIf you become an LCI member , your contribution will help restore the glory of the Champlain fisheries, help raise awareness of the numerous issues facing the lake, assist our youth in  helping to  carry on the heritage of the lake, and be kept up to date with the latest information concerning Lake Champlain's watershed.   Lake Champlain International, Inc. would like to recognize our loyal LCI members who have signed up this month: John Villere, Denise Caron, Ariel Miner, Craig & Melissa Davis, Craig & Nancy Roskam, Gary and Susan Pasha
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Help Lake Champlain Ecosystems           
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Please sign our petition to continue the
 progress we are making protecting our salmon fishery from the devastation wreaked by the parasitic sea lamprey.  Tell our elected officials you support a balanced Lake Champlain ecosystem and so should  they.
Sign the Lamprey Petition




Swanton Dam 2
Please sign our petition to support exploring the removal of the old dam located in the Village of Swanton, Vermont on the Missisquoi River. We consider removal of this old dam as a necessity to restore fish runs to their historic spawning grounds which will benefit fish and other aquatic species found in the Lake Champlain basin.
Sign Missisquoi River Petition  Read more


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About Lake Champlain International, Inc.
LCI is a non-profit conservation organization working to clean up Lake Champlain, a community of conservation stewards committed to caring for Champlain's future and traditions. ... because a swimmable, drinkable, fishable Lake Champlain is the only option.
a 501(c)(3) organization                          
Lake Champlain International, Inc.
531 Main Streeet
Colchester, VT 05446
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