Lake Leaders Edition Newsletter 

Lake Champlain International

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

July 2012

Sections in this Issue: 

-Lake Champlain Basin                         -Getting Kids Outside                     

-Think You Know Champlain?            -National  

 -What's New With LCI                          -Events  

Lake Champlain Basin

Video: Concerns about what Irene left in Lake Champlain 

"Since Irene, we'll be more alert for algae blooms and things this year. A lot of phosphorus reached the lake as a result of Irene." Watch the video... 

Video: The Mission to Control Cormorants

Controlling cormorant populations on Lake Champlain is a priority of many folks who want to ensure a healthy Lake Champlain.  See why the VT Fish & Wildlife Dept. is doing their part...

Cooperative Study Answers Mussel Safety Concerns on Lampricide 

Lampricide is used to help control the invasive sea lamprey in Lake Champlain, but some are concerned about the negative effects lampricide may have on freshwater mussels. See what they found...

Flood resilience focus of  2-day conference  

flooded lake champlain Nearly 200 hundred people turned out for the Lake Champlain Flood Resilience Conference at the University of Vermont.  Read more...

Video: "Check, Clean, Dry" for a Better Lake Champlain 

LCI - Check Clean Dry.wmvKeep your eyes peeled on the local news networks for LCI's "Check, Clean, Dry" public service announcement! Watch the video to make sure you and fellow anglers and boaters are doing your part to prevent the spread of harmful invasive species. Watch it now...

"Imagine a Healthy Lake Champlain" Kids Contest Winners

Three Missisquoi Valley Union middle school students were awarded winning honors by Governor Shumlin and LCI for their outstanding ideas for a healthier Lake Champlain. See who won and check out their ideas... 

Think You Know Champlain? 

July Edition: Rock Dunder - The Story of The Transformer 

Scientific knowledge has concretely described the formation of Lake Champlain from millions of years of geological shifting. The Abenaki, however, tell a different story. Read more...

 

LCI

Summer Employment Positions: LCI Conservation Boat Operators

LCI is looking for responsible and reliable operators to fulfill the functions of LCI's new pump-out boat, Lake Champlain's first and only boat of its kind. Learn more... 

Senator Sanders Congratulates LCI 

In a recent letter to LCI and Executive Director James Ehlers, Senator Sanders sent his congratulations for LCI's recent successes and accomplishments, including the EPA Environmental Merit Award received this spring. See the letter... 

Shop, Save, & Protect the Lake All At Once

goodshop logo 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...

It's summer! Are you prepared for BBQs, picnics, and camping? 

Plates, bowls, spoons, knives, forks, bait cups, and toilet paper ... the best of the best in disposable meal kits and home/camping needs. LCI & EarthSmart have got you covered. Simply visit www.HelpTheLake.org to order your supplies and LCI will receive funds to help protect our lake! Equip yourself this summer...
Great gift ideas that also help protect Lake Champlain!

When you purchase these items, you'll be helping LCI help Lake Champlain at the same time! Click below for more details: 

    

Getting Kids Outside

Tips for bringing kids fishing 

The best of times -- fish with a pal Bringing kids fishing is a special experience that can have life-long benefits to both parents and children. Take a look at these tips to make sure you all have a great time next to or on the water! Check out the tips...
National

First identification of endocrine disruptors in algae blooms 

Algea Bloom Scientists are reporting for the first time that previously unrecognized substances released by algae blooms have the potential to act as endocrine disruptors, which can interfere with the normal activity of reproductive hormones. Read more...

A Damned Dam On The Penobscot River 

"There's going be more people that are going to want to get into canoeing or kayaking or even rafting," Phillips says. "Because once we take those dams out, you're going from basically two small, lake-type features to a free-flowing river again and it's going to be nice." Listen or read here...
Events

19th LCI All-Season Tournament presented by Gander Mountain

Helping our youngsters
Here's your chance to win cash and prizes while fishing all season long! Find out more & register...
   

13th LCI Evinrude Fox Marine Bass Open presented by Twisted Tea 

$3,000 first place cash prize
Two-person teams
Launch from Malletts Bay in Colchester, VT
Sunday, September 2nd
   

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Lake Champlain International (LCI) is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization actively involved in shaping the future of Lake Champlain's water and fisheries health for the well-being of the people who depend on it today and tomorrow.  To protect, restore, and revitalize Lake Champlain and its communities, LCI educates, advocates, and motivates to ensure that Lake Champlain is swimmable, drinkable, and fishable, understanding that healthy water resources are essential for a healthy economy and a healthy community.

 

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Colchester, VT 05446

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Dave Adams

Michael Brigham
Secretary

James Ehlers

Jason Galipeau

Scott Goddard

President

 

Julie Moore

 

Frank Petrosino
Treasurer

 

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Mike Rapacz

Craig Roskam

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Gary Henry, M.S.

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