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Lake Champlain Health Updates - Not Watered Down 

 Lake Champlain International

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

December 2012
Sections in this Issue:
-Lake Champlain Basin                       
-Think You Know Champlain?           
-What's New With LCI                               

 LakeChamplainLake Champlain Basin 

Possible extinction of Bicknell's thrush
tied to global climate change
"The fate of a drab, little bird that roosts in the Green Mountains could have far-reaching implications on the future of the economy and endangered species in the United States."  Could this be an indicator of changes to come in Lake Champlain?  Read more...
A lesson for Lake Champlain: prozac can make fish violent
Prozac's host of side effects aren't just limited to depressed humans. Fish, too, suffer when the drug washes into their streams, rivers and lakes. Find out how prozac gets into our waters and what it does to fish...

"Fish and wildlife recreation is a bright spot

in Vermont's economic picture." - Commissioner Berry 

The nationwide survey revealed that Vermonters ranked second only to Alaskans in enjoying fish and wildlife resources recreationally in 2011.  Read more!

Online poll now open to determine priority issues
that harm Lake Champlain

LCI wants to know: what are the two issues that are most harmful to Lake Champlain, our rivers, our public health, and the regional economy?  Tell us in this poll to influence what we focus on in 2013.  Take the poll here!

2013 Fish & Wildlife calendar now available 

Have a new beautiful image every month with the Vermont Fish & Wildlfie Department calendar.  Sales of the calendar help the Department protect and restore our fisheries.  Check it out.
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December Edition: to be entered  

Lake Champlain and the surrounding lands are home to a ton of history. The Lake Champlain shoreline is home to one of the oldest (or the oldest, depending on who you ask) log cabins in the US still at its original location. Find out more about this historic cabin!

 

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LCI wins "Top-Rated Nonprofit" status! 

Thanks to your positive reviews on the GreatNonprofits and GuideStar website, LCI was awarded a spot on the 2012 Top-Rated List!  Being on this list will help LCI reach more people, which will allow us to protect Lake Champlain even more effectively.  Thank you!    

LCI & Wounded Warriors Project among national award

winners 

Continuing to achieve local, regional, and national accomplishments, Lake Champlain International (LCI) won a competitive national award for its inspirational tagline "Clean Water. Healthy Fish. Happy People."  Read about how LCI was chosen from 1,400 other nominations!

LCI invests in Lake Champlain's headwaters 

LCI is working with the Vermont Land Trust and other partners to protect a big chunk of land located in Bolton, VT. This land drains into the Winooski River, and if developed, will increase pollution into the River and Lake Champlain. Learn more about protecting this important land... 

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!
Thank You, Joe Golden and Triangulus 
LCI's website needed updates, and Joe Golden of Triangulus, a local website maintenance and creation company, stepped up the plate. Joe donated his services to LCI, so the website is as secure as ever! Thanks, again, Joe.  Visit the Triangulus website.

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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!

Compostable plates, bowls, and forks, oh my!  

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...
Fishing more than your partner 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. 

      

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EPA launches "SepticSmart" to prevent costly septic system problems, protect environment
This new EPA program helps homeowners protect their septic systems. If a septic system fails, it can cost hundreds to thousands of dollars to fix, plus it could cause harmful water pollution nearby. Learn the simple steps to prevent a failed system...
VIDEO: Can salmon survive stormwater?
We already know that stormwater from our driveways, parking lots, and roads is filled with toxins, but scientists in Seattle wanted to know how straight stormwater compares to stormwater filtered through a rain garden.  See what happened in this interesting study...
Too much nutrient runoff is causing frog defects
This August, University of Colorado-Boulder disease ecologist Pieter Johnson made a ghoulish discovery in an Oregon pond: an "octo frog," with eight hind legs.  See why agricultural runoff is causing these deformities...
Streams affected by even the earliest stages
of urban development
In a new study by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), it was found that the loss of sensitive species in streams begins to occur at the initial stages of urban development.  Learn more about stream degradation...
New EPA info on coal-tar sealant pollution
driveway sealing Stay updated on the latest science of coal-tar sealant pollution. Coal-tar sealants, often used to sealcoat driveways and parking lots, are polluting our waterways and homes with toxins.  Read the updates from the EPA...
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Namib Desert beetle inspires self-filling water bottle
NBD Nano aims to mimic the way a beetle survives in an African desert to create a self-filling water bottle capable of storing up to three litres every hour.

The insect harvests moisture from the air by first getting it to condense on its back and then storing the water.  Read more! 

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Why you should get someone a fishing pole for Christmas 

This month, Thomas tells us why you should give someone a fishing pole as a gift for the holidays! Thomas has many reasons, and all are excellent.  See why you should pass on the joy of fishing this holiday season...

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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.