Sections in this Issue:
-Lake Champlain Basin -Getting Kids Outside
-Think You Know Champlain? -Events
-What's New With LCI
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Resilience: A Report on the Health of Vermont's Economy
| The VT Agency of Natural Resources released a report on the state of Vermont's natural resources after a rough 2011. Resiliency, however, is a topic of discussion. See the report... |
New VT & NY Laws Prohibit Phosphorus Lawn Fertilizers
| A new law that started January 1, 2012 in both New York and Vermont prohibits the use of phosphorus fertilizers unless a soil test indicates it is lacking in the lawn. This is a practice of LCI's BLUE� program, as well. Read more... |
VT Fish & Wildlife Acquires Two New Access Areas
| Anglers and boaters now have guaranteed access at two lake sites -- one on Lake Champlain one in the Northeast Kingdom. Check them out...
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Many Vermont Streams are Producing Good Trout Fishing
| Anglers are finding some very good trout fishing on many Vermont stream sections, including on some rivers that were hit hard by Tropical Storm Irene. Find out where...
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Lake Champlain at lowest level in 10 years
| Lake Champlain hit its lowest level in ten years this April. Last spring, the lake was at its highest level in recorded history. Watch the video... |
"Imagine a Healthy Lake Champlain" Kids Contests
| It's up to the next generation to continue our efforts of cleaning up and restoring Lake Champlain. Let's get them thinking about it now, and hey, why not offer $350 for the best ideas? See the contests here... |
Think You Know Champlain?
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May Edition: Lake Champlain's Unique Fish
| More than ten species of fish are only found in Lake Champlain and nowhere else in Vermont. Do you know which fish? |
The LCI Crew Travels to Boston to Receive EPA Environmental Merit Award
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Wednesday, April 25, the LCI team drove down to Boston for the 2012 EPA Environmental Merit Award ceremony. LCI is honored to be recognized with this prestigious award. Read more...
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LCI's James Ehlers Voted as New Chairman of VT Citizen Advisory Committee
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James Ehlers, LCI's Executive Director, was recently voted as the new Chairman of the VT Citizen Advisory Committee for Lake Champlain. Read more...
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Shop, Save, Protect the Lake All At Once
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Help LCI help Lake Champlain just by purchasing what you already are planning to! Sign up for GoodShop, and many of your purchases will include a donation to LCI ... at no extra cost to you! Learn about GoodShop here...
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Mother's Day is Around the Corner!
| Get your mother a beautiful and thoughtful Mother's Day present while helping clean the lake! She will be so proud!
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Welcome LCI's Newest Business Partner
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Thank You for Your Support!
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Long Trail Brewing is LCI's newest Signature Member, showing their support of LCI's Lake Champlain conservation and protection efforts. Thank you, Long Trail, for helping protect the lake on which we all rely.
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Volunteers Needed at VT Conservation Camp Spring Cleanups
| It's spring cleanup time for all of us at home -- and at the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Green Mountain Conservation Camps! Volunteers play a vital role each year. Learn how you can help...
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Kids' Fishing Events Being Held This Spring
| Here's a great opportunity for young people to give fishing a try. Check out these VT Fish & Wildlife events for some fishing fun this summer. Look now...
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World-class Cello Concert: Fundraiser for a Healthier Lake Champlain
| You won't want to miss this one! World-renown cellist Benjamin Elton Capps, a "young cello phenomenon from New York," comes to the shores of Lake Champlain for a concert to benefit Lake Champlain protection efforts. Get your tickets today!
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11th Annual LCI Little Anglers Derby presented by Ray's Seafood Market and Restaurant
| This free kid's event is a super fun afternoon on the Winooski River, just upstream of Lake Champlain. Ray's Seafood generously sponsors the event and provides bait, weighing, and the kids might even leave with a brand new fishing pole! Learn 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.
a 501(c)(3) organization
Lake Champlain International, Inc.
531 Main Street
Colchester, VT 05446
802.879.3466 Fax: 802.879.1746
www.mychamplain.net
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All donations go directly towards protecting and restoring Lake Champlain's water health and fisheries.
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LCI Board of Directors |
Dave Adams
Michael Brigham
Secretary
James Ehlers
Jason Galipeau
Scott Goddard President
Julie Moore Frank Petrosino Treasurer Bob Qua
Mike Rapacz
Craig Roskam
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