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Lake Leaders 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 back to top
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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
Sewage overflows from wastewater treatment plants? See the list from the last month here (top right of page) |
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Invasive Water Flea Found in Champlain Canal
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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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Algae Blooms Hit Champlain in Wake of Record
Phosphorus Runoff
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It wasn't until two weeks ago that the born-and-raised Vermonter had ever seen blooms of the potentially toxic cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, engulf his favorite swimming and fishing spot. Read more... |
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Conservancy Hired to Work on Weeds
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The Vermont chapter of the Nature Conservancy has received a $20,000 contract from the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation to improve its work on removing an invasive weed from Lake Champlain. Read more... |
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LCI & Vermont River Conservancy Partner to Protect
River Access
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LCI has contributed $6,000 to the Vermont River Conservancy to protect access to the Enosburg Falls portion of the Missisquoi River. Learn more! |
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Plattsburgh Police Install Drug Drop Box
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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... |
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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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Think You Know Champlain? back to top
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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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Less Algae Blooms = More Fish
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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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How to Go Fishing With Kids
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From GoExploreNature.com: To be honest, when it comes to fishing with kids, we're not quite sure where to start. So I decided to turn to the pros for help. Read more...
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Cattle Die From Toxic Algae
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Researchers have determined that toxic algae killed four cows on a cattle farm in Gwinnett County. Read more... |
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Hormone-Mimicking Chemicals Cause Inter-Species
Mating: BPA Breaks Down Fish Species Barriers
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Hormone-mimicking chemicals released into rivers have been found to impact the mating choices of fish, a new study has revealed. The controversial chemical BPA was found to alter an individual's appearance and behavior. |
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Vermont Outdoors Woman Rendezvous
Lake Elmore, August 4
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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?
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a cleaner & healthier
Lake Champlain!
See the list of companies here!
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Become an LCI Member!
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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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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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