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The Straight Pipe
Lake Champlain Health Updates - Not Watered Down
Lake Champlain International
...because a swimmable, drinkable, fishable Lake Champlain is the only option.
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January 2013
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Happy New Year!
Our New Year's resolution is to continue and strengthen our efforts to protect Lake Champlain, our waters, and fisheries for all who rely on and enjoy these invaluable resources. What's your 2013 resolution? We hope you'll join us for another successful year.
-The LCI Team
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Lake Champlain Basin
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VT Department of Environmental Conservation issues permit to reduce water pollution in Vermont Communities
| The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation issued an updated Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) general permit. Designed to address pollution from stormwater runoff, the MS4 permit applies to thirteen municipalities and three institutional entities in the Lake Champlain watershed. Find out more...
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Draft "Clean Water Trust Fund Report" available for public comment
| This report includes the cost of reducing Vermont water pollution from developed areas and farms, upgrading drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, prevent runoff from our transportation infrastructure, and more. Comments must be submitted by the end of today, December 28th. Find out more and comment today...
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Water pollution in the Green Mountain State: A case study of law, science, and culture in the management of public water resources
| This recently published article explores how we manage our water resources in the state of Vermont. In detail, the authors describe what we have been doing as a society to protect our waters, both good and bad, and includes some thoughts on how to progress with improving water quality in the future. Read this article...
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2013 fishing, hunting, and trapping licenses on sale NEW: 5-year licenses now available!
| The funds created when hunters and anglers purchase Vermont licenses, about $6 million annually, are matched with $7 to 9 million each year in federal excise tax dollars on hunting and fishing equipment, as well as boating fuels to underwrite most of the fish and wildlife conservation work done by the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. Purchase your 2013 license...
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VIDEO & AUDIO: What happened to Lake Champlain's native trout? |
In Lake Champlain, lake trout spawn at several reefs. Dr. Ellen Marsden, UVM professor of fisheries, has found extremely high densities of trout eggs and young fish (called fry) at these spawning sites. But that's where the happy story seems to end. Watch the video or Listen to the VPR story...
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In the News: Vermont Agency of Natural Resources
| Vermont's water resources and environment are important to Vermonters as most of us understand the economic and personal benefits we receive when these natural resources are healthy. It's not surprising, then, that our Agency of Natural Resources makes it in the news quite frequently. Check out all the stories...
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January Edition: Fishing In A Winter Wonderland
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This month, guest writer Captain Mickey Maynard tells us the ice fishing "hot spots" for Lake Champlain. Find out where to go this winter!
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Join the LCI team and salmon may scare the horses again
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Salmon - the symbol of healthy waters - was a fish once so abundant people were warned against crossing Champlain Valley streams on horseback lest the horse be spooked by waters full of healthy, heavy salmon. Today, there are virtually no natural populations.
We need your help. Learn more about joining the LCI team...
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Online: LCI LinkedIn group is growing!
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For those on LinkedIn, the LCI group is a great spot to stay updated with Lake Champlain issues and happenings. Join many friends and colleagues in the conversation about protecting Lake Champlain, and therefore our economy, community, and well-being. Check out the LCI LinkedIn group...
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LCI invests in Lake Champlain's headwaters
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LCI is working with the Vermont Land Trust and other partners to protect a big chunk of land located in Bolton, Vermont. 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...
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Shop online, search the internet, dine out ...
and help Lake Champlain!
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Compostable plates, bowls, and forks, oh my!
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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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US EPA Administrator steps down
| Administrator Lisa Jackson has announced that she is stepping down from her position with the EPA. Read Administrator Jackson's statement here...
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VIDEO: Dioxin in the Details
| Heideman and Peterson's work with zebrafish has identified and isolated the single gene that's a direct target for a gene named Sox9 that is also found in humans. It's far less common, but humans who have defects with the Sox9 gene have the same types of problems that the zebrafish embryos do. Read more...
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Food allergies? Pesticides in tap water might be to blame
| Food allergies are on the rise, affecting 15 million Americans. And according to a new study, pesticides and tap water could be partially to blame. Find out why...
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D.C. Mayor signs bill requiring tests for emerging contaminants in drinking water
| District of Columbia Mayor Vincent Gray has signed legislation that will require DC Water, the city's water utility, to test for 30 unregulated contaminants in the district's drinking water and wastewater effluent. Read about this important legislation and emerging contaminants...
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OWAA holds youth outdoor writing contest with cash prizes
| Outdoor Writers Association of America is once again hosting the Norm Strung Youth Writing Awards contests. The 2013 contests allow promising young writers and poets to showcase their skills and win cash prizes totaling $1,700. Learn more!
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LCI Calendar
| We stay busy. Click on the calendar above or here to see where we'll be in the upcoming months.
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Good Links to Know
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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
Frank Petrosino Treasurer Bob Qua
Craig Roskam
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LCI Advisory Council |
Aleksandra Drizo, Ph.D.
Jim Douglas, Governor (2003-2011)
Brian Grenon, Ph.D.
Gary Henry, M.S.
Janette Henry, M.S.
Scott Mapes, P.E., Esq.
Timothy B. Mihuc, Ph.D.
April Moulaert, M.S.
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LCI Business Members support your lake and your community
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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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