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Angler's Edition Newsletter
Lake Champlain International
...because a swimmable, drinkable, fishable Lake Champlain is the only option
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August 2012
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Lake Champlain Basin
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Stay On Top of Lake Champlain Pollution
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Did you know that you can see a map of current Lake Champlain algae blooms? See it here
f Sewage overflows from wastewater treatment plants? See the list from the last month here (top right of page) |
Invasive Water Flea Found in Champlain Canal
| The spiny water flea, an invasive species not found in Lake Champlain yet, has been discovered in the Champlain Canal system, making it all but certain the creature will invade the lake. Read more...
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Waterfowl Meetings - Lake Champlain Zone
| Public meetings on the status of waterfowl populations and waterfowl hunting seasons for the State of Vermont and Lake Champlain zone in New York will be held Tuesday, August 7 and August 8. Read more... |
LCI & Vermont River Conservancy Partner to Protect
River Access
| LCI has contributed $6,000 to the Vermont River Conservancy to protect access to the Enosburg Falls portion of the Missisquoi River. Learn more! |
Plattsburgh Police Install Drug Drop Box
| Police in Plattsburgh will be installing a permanent drop box for people to dispose of prescription drugs. Not only will this provide a safe place to dispose of drugs, but it will help keep these drugs out of Lake Champlain and our drinking water. Read more... |
Video: "Check, Clean, Dry" for a Better Lake Champlain
| Keep 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...
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August Edition: Drawbridge? No, drawboat!
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NY's Port Henry became a shipping hub for the thousands of tons of ore being drilled out of the surrounding Adirondack foothills. The issue that arose, however, was how to most efficiently move the ore to the furnaces in Crown Point, NY. Rail wouldn't work... Read more...
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Summer Employment Positions: LCI Conservation
Boat Operator
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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...
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OCEARCH and Shark Wranglers meet the LCI crew at ICAST!
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Look who LCI ran into at the world's largest fishing industry expo! The crew of Shark Wranglers (pictured left) are doing great shark conservation work around the world. Catch their show on the History Channel Sunday nights. Click here to learn 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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It's summer! Are you prepared for BBQs, picnics, and camping?
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EarthSmart plates, bowls, spoons, knives, forks, bait cups, and toilet paper ... the best of the best in disposable meal kits and home/camping needs. Visit HelpTheLake.org to order your supplies and LCI will receive funds to help protect our lake! Equip yourself this summer...
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Lake Champlain Boat Launch Steward Carries
on Angling Heritage in the National Spotlight
| LCBP's Lake Boat Launch Steward, John McDougall, has won the FLW college bass fishing championship! John and his teammate will move onto the next round in Virginia! Good luck, John!
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Less Algae Blooms = More Fish
| New starting this month: check out the thoughts of avid angler, expert fly-tyer, Vermonter, LCI member, and 10-year-old Thomas Drummey in this section. This month, Thomas talks about algae blooms in Lake Champlain. Read more...
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Vermont Outdoors Woman Rendezvous
Lake Elmore, August 4
| Vermont Outdoors Woman (VOW) is inviting all friends to their organizational meeting and picnic at Lake Elmore on August 4. LCI's Cathy Merrill will be there for LCI! Click here for more info...
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Lake Champlain International, Inc.
531 Main Street
Colchester, VT 05446
802.879.3466 Fax: 802.879.1746
a 501(c)(3) organization
www.mychamplain.net
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Be a Part of the Solution! Help LCI Protect Our Lake
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Help LCI reduce pollution, get kids outside, and restore our native fisheries!
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Does Your Company Care About the Lake as You Do?
| Double your impact for a cleaner & healthier Lake Champlain!
See the list of companies here!
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Become an LCI Member!
| Starting at only $25, you can join LCI and many others in the effort to conserve, protect, and restore Lake Champlain and our Community!
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Protect Our Lake |
Sick of closed beaches & unsafe water?
Let LCI Help You
Certify Your Home as BLUE�
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1% for the Planet Partner |
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3 Clicks for a Better Lake
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LCI Staff |
James Ehlers
Executive Director Eric LaMontagne
Outreach Director Ross Saxton
Director of Conservation & Education Liz Ehlers
Business Manager Wayne Laroche
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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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LCI Advisory Council |
Jim Douglas, Governor (2003-2011)
Brian Grenon, Ph.D.
Gary Henry, M.S.
Janette Henry, M.S.
Timothy B. Mihuc, Ph.D.
April Moulaert, M.S.
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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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