TopThe Straight Pipe:

Lake Champlain's Health Updates - Not Watered Down 

 Lake Champlain International

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

November 2012
Sections in this Issue:
-Lake Champlain Basin                       
-Think You Know Champlain?           

 LakeChamplainLake Champlain Basin 

VIDEO: New efforts to stop stormwater pollution 

Stormdrain 2 The state of Vermont has a new plan for stopping the polluted runoff that rains bring from surfaces like roofs, roads, parking lots, and driveways. Watch to see what it is...

Blue-green algae problem grows on Lake Champlain  

Algea Bloom A health concern for Lake Champlain is growing each year. Vermont environmental officials say nutrient levels as a result of pollution have continued to rise in the lake over the past few decades and that's fueling the growth of blue-green algae. Read more... 

Out-of-state sludge shipments to Moretown landfill raise questions about health effects of expansion proposal  

Once or twice a day, sometimes more often, Scott Baughman's nose and tongue go numb. For several hours, he can't smell or taste anything.

Should Vermont accept this waste? Read about it here... 

Vermont's bald eagles nested more successfully

 Our national symbol, the bald eagle, is staging a dramatic comeback in the Green Mountain State.  The Vermont Fish &Wildlife Department reports that bald eagles had a very successful nesting season this year. Read more about the eagles! 

Ski lift powered by poop ... better than in the lake 

Killington Ski Resort is using cow manure from Vermont farms to power its K-1 gondola. If not used for power, the manure could end up in Lake Champlain after being spread on agricultural fields. Learn more about Killington's initiative...

Check the health of your local waters with this new app!  

Learn the condition of your local streams, lakes, and other waters anywhere in the US... quickly and in plain language. See if your local waterway was checked for pollution, what was found, and what is being done...

2012 State of the Lake Report released online  

Wondering what the "state of the lake" is? You can read about the various issues concerning Lake Champlain and the trends of each in this report, which is published by the Lake Champlain Basin Program. Get the report here. 
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ThinkYouKnowChamplainThink You Know Champlain? back to top 

November Edition: Birds everywhere! 

This time of year, fish aren't the only thing that are plentiful: thousands of birds descend on our lake for their annual migration. Learn where to see these birds! 

 

 

LCILCI back to top  

LCI now a certified GuideStar non-profit 

LCI is committed to transparency, and the internationally trusted GuideStar service recognizes LCI as a non-profit that is dedicated to providing clear and available information about the organization. Check out the LCI profile here...

  

LCI partnership with Vermont River Conservency (VRC) 

results in protected access to popular Vermont river

A big "thank you" to LCI's supporters is in order.  Without your support, we would not be able to accomplish so many great projects and initiatives. Check out a recent success enabled by your support!

Shop, search, dine out ... and help Lake Champlain! 

Win a membership to LCI!
Find the salmon image hidden in this newsletter and click on it for your chance to win a free LCI membership for one year.

Simply fill out the form after you click and you'll be entered to win!

HelpTheLake.org for your picnic & holiday supplies!

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 fall...
Fishing more than your spouse likes you to?
Here are some great gift ideas to get you out of trouble! Plus, rest well knowing that a portion of your purchase goes straight into Lake Champlain protection efforts. 

      

NationalNational back to top
VIDEO: Stormwater and salmon ... saved by a garden?
Researchers put 10 salmon in two aquariums - one with straight highway water runoff and another with the same runoff that was filtered through soil. The results are quite remarkable...
The Obama storm tax
The Wall Street Journal takes a look at the Obama Administration and EPA's strategy of improving water infrastructure around the nation. Take a read...
VIDEO: Algae blooms turning America's lakes into toxic pools
Algae blooms are a plague around the country. ABC News covers this issue that is harming our national economy and public health. Watch the video.
VIDEO: The secret life of plankton
This mesmerizing and beautiful video ignites wonder and curiosity about the hidden world of plankton that underpins our own food chain. Watch the video!
Study: Prenatal Mercury Exposure From Fish May Be Associated With Risk Of ADHD-Related Behaviors
salmon dinner
A study of children in the New Bedford, Mass., area suggests that low-level prenatal mercury exposure may be associated with a greater risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)-related behaviors and that fish consumption during pregnancy may be associated with a lower risk of these behaviors. Read more...
TechnologyTechnology back to top
VIDEO: Unexpected discovery leads to cleanup of hydrocarbons, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals
Science is full of surprises. Chemist Paul Edmiston's search for a new way to detect explosives at airports instead led to the creation of what's now called "Osorb." Check out how this new technology works...
New water treatment process could help bring dead zones back to life
A new technology for wastewater treatment has been found to remove substantial amounts of toxins and phosphorus, leaving effluent much safer and cleaner. Read about this technology...
ThomasTalksThomas Talks back to top

Lake Champlain - Dos & Don'ts when fishing with Dad 

This month, Thomas tells you about 8 things that you should and should not do when fishing with dad.  Take Thomas' advice so you're not swimming back to shore!

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 LCI Staff
James Ehlers
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Eric LaMontagne
Outreach Director 

Ross Saxton
Director of Conservation & Education 

Liz Ehlers
Business Manager 

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Chief Scientist

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Meet the LCI Staff! 
 LCI Board of Directors
Dave Adams

Michael Brigham
Secretary

James Ehlers

Jason Galipeau

Scott Goddard

President

 

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Treasurer

 

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Craig Roskam

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Janette Henry, 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.