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...because a swimmable, drinkable, fishable Lake Champlain is the only option.

April, 2011

Register Early for the 30th LCI Father's Day Fishing Derby presented by Yamaha...you could win a Family Forever Pass!

Register by April 9 for the Father's Day Fishing Derby presented by Yamaha and you will be entered for a chance to win a family forever pass!!! Register here.

New this year: ALL CASH PAYOUT for top ten places in every category! Learn more...

Remember, this is the 30th LCI Father's Day Derby! If you're going to do the Derby, THIS is the year to do it. More than $600,000 in possible cash prizes are up for grabs! Learn more...

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Lake Champlain Basin

Lake Champlain: From a Fish's View

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This is a 5 minute video of Lake Champlain...from under the surface. From Nature Walks with Mark Fraser, "Life in the Shallows of Lake Champlain" takes you under water to take a peak at the lake from the view of a fish. Check it out here.

 

Big Farmers Concerned over Regulation

drinking cowMONTPELIER, VT - A recent flurry of enthusiasm for small, diversified farming operations in the state has left some farmers feeling left out in the cold. That was the main message a group of Addison County farmers gave to legislators when they traveled to the Statehouse last Wednesday. Read more...

Use of Felt-Soled Waders and Boots Prohibited 

wadersWATERBURY, VT - With the opening of Vermont's trout fishing season coming on April 9, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department has issued a reminder that using felt-soled waders or boots in Vermont waters is prohibited this year.  Read more...

Looking for Information on Boating and Fishing Facilities

VT fish and wildlife accessWATERBURY, VT - The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department wants to make it easier for you to find a good place to go fishing or boating by providing more up-to-date information on its website.  To be able to do so, the department is asking owners or managers of boating and fishing facilities to fill out an online questionnaire about their facilities. Read more...

Anglers are Preparing for Vermont's Spring Trout Fishing

browntrout-VtstateWATERBURY, VT - Vermont's traditional trout fishing season opens Saturday, April 9 this year, and anglers are looking forward to some great fishing for brook, brown and rainbow trout in the Green Mountain State's lakes and streams. Read more...

Vermont Waterfowl Hunting Zone Boundary Change Proposed

duckhuntingproposedareaWATERBURY, VT - The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board has given its initial approval of a proposal by the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department to establish the boundary between two Vermont waterfowl hunting zones in the northwest corner of the state.  The proposed boundary is a change from previous years. Read more... 

Help Wanted: Make a difference for your watershed at the Father's Day Derby presented by Yamaha!

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BioDiversity Research Institute (BRI), a non-profit research and conservation organization out of Gorham, Maine, is conducting fish sampling during this year's LCI Father's Day Fishing Derby on Lake Champlain.As part of this study we are asking that you, the angler, help us collect samples of lake trout, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and white perch. Samples will be taken with a small plug that is non-lethal to the fish and will allow you keep the fish if desired. Read more...

 
Sen. Leahy Speaks Lake Champlain with EPA Admin. Jackson
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Senator Pat Leahy spoke to Administrator of the EPA Lisa Jackson on March 16, 2011 regarding the 2012 FY budget, specifically addressing Lake Champlain. Read and watch it here.

 

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Former Clean & Clear Director to Join LCI Board

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Julie Moore, former Director of Vermont's Agency of Natural Resources Clean & Clear program, is Lake Champlain International's (LCI) newest Director. As an LCI Board member, Moore will contribute to LCI's conservation work adding another valuable scientific and management perspective to LCI's conservation efforts.  Read more...

 

LCI Featured on DailyBoater.com

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The perfect boating lake... it has something for every size and type of boat: shallows and deeps, bays and tributaries to hide in and explore, wide-open water for miles, abundant wildlife and fish, unique geological features, the safety of the Coast Guard around the corner, a mountain range on either side, and some of the most beautiful sunsets in the world. Read more...

 

LCI's Executive Director a Finalist for the Green Mountain Leadership Awards

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James Ehlers, Executive Director of Lake Champlain International (LCI), has been selected as a finalist for the Green Mountain Environmental Leadership Awards.  Nominated for his creation and implementation of the innovative BLUE� Program, James is among only a few finalists of a "fantastic volume" of nominees. Read more...
 

 

LCI and Colchester Parks & Recreation Partner for Kid's Summer Fishing Camp

Colchester parks and rec logoLake Champlain International and the town of Colchester, VT Parks and Recreation Department are partnering up for another summer of fishing camps for kids 10-15 years old. LCI is supplying fishing rods, reals, and tackle for all participants.

The Colchester Parks and Recreation website says: "Lake Champlain International, Inc. (LCI) has partnered with Colchester Parks & Recreation to bring kids a memorable fishing experience!" Read more...

LCI a "1% for the Planet" Certified Non-Profit

1% for the planet logoLake Champlain International (LCI) has been recently approved as a 1% for the Planet non-profit. As an organization focused on improving water quality and restoring native fisheries to Lake Champlain, LCI supports environmentally safe communties and a healthy economy within the Lake Champlain Basin. Read more... 

National
Florida Senator Wants to Eliminate Fishing Licenses

florida fishingState Sen. Joe Negron doesn't think people should have to pay to fish in Florida. So the Republican from Stuart is sponsoring a bill that would eliminate the state's freshwater and saltwater fishing licenses.If the bill becomes law, the state would be out millions of dollars from license sales and federal money. Read more... 

Posted Land Limits Angler Access
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Fernandina Beach, FL - Nearly 16 percent of United States anglers found one of their fishing spots closed to their use last year, and of that group, the single leading reason cited for that closure was that the area was posted as "no trespassing." The findings were part of a monthly survey of recreational fisherman conducted by AnglerSurvey.com. Read more... 
Dam Purchases Give Hope to U.S. Salmon in Maine

salmon jumpingOld Town, ME - The Penobscot River Restoration Trust today became the owner of the Veazie, Great Works, and Howland dams on the Penobscot River, Maine. Completion of the purchase from PPL Corporation for $24 million dollars is a major milestone in the Penobscot River Restoration Project. Read more... 

Water Tech
Hydroelectric Barrel Makes a Splash in the Energy World
hydrobarrelA new hydroelectric device, the Hydro Electric Barrel (HEB) could bring renewable power generation as close as the nearest flowing water, making micro hydro a reality for many who live near streams and rivers. The inventors claim it to be both efficient and cost effective, as well as being less intrusive to the environment than other hydroelectric solutions. Read more...
Events
Marine Workshop
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The Lake Champlain Basin Program and the Vermont Boat and Marine Association Invite you to attend a free workshop on Friday, April 1, 2011 regarding marina and recreational boating issues. Please RSVP at the number below.

 See the flier here.

LCBP Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
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The Lake Champlain Basin Program Technical Advisory Committee will be meeting to review activities since the past meeting, the recently released Vermont Surface Water Management Strategy, FY10 workplan approvals, progress reports, and the FY11 budget. 

Read the agenda here (pdf).
ReSOURCE Rain Barrel Workshop Series
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ReSOURCE, in partnership with the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, will be hosting "build your own rain barrel" workshops this spring and summer. Read more...

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Lake Champlain International, Inc. (LCI) is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation actively involved in shaping the future of Lake Champlain's water quality and fisheries. Its mission is the conservation, restoration, and revitalization of Lake Champlain and its watershed. LCI educates, advocates, and motivates to ensure that Lake Champlain is swimmable, drinkable, and fishable. 

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In This Issue
Register Now for the 30th LCI Father's Day Fishing Derby presented by Yamaha!
Lake Champlain: From a Fish's View
Big Farmers Concerned over Regulation
Use of Felt-Soled Waders and Boots Prohibited
Looking for Information on Boating and Fishing Facilities
Anglers Prepare for Vermont's Spring Trout Fishing
Vermont Waterfowl Hunting Zone Boundary Change Proposed
Sen. Leahy Speaks Lake Champlain with EPA Admin. Jackson
Former Clean & Clear Director to Join LCI Board
LCI Featured on DailyBoater.com
LCI's Executive Director a Finalist for the Green Mountain Leadership Awards
LCI and Colchester Parks & Recreation Partner for Kid's Summer Fishing Camp
LCI a "1% for the Planet" Approved Non-Profit
Posted Land Limits Angler Access
Dam Purchases Give Hope to U.S. Salmon in Maine
Floating Water Wheel Creates Hydroelectricity with Minimal Impact
Marine Workshop
LCBP Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
ReSOURCE Rain Barrel Workshop Series
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