TopOn the Hook:

 The Lake Champlain Newsletter for Anglers & Boaters 

 Lake Champlain International

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

February 2013
Sections in this Issue:
-Lake Champlain Basin                    
-Think You Know Champlain?           

 LakeChamplainLake Champlain Basin 

VIDEO: Scientists work to understand forage fish
in Lake Champlain better
Smelt are an important food source for Lake Champlain's top game fish, but with alewives and other invasive species complicating the dynamics of life in the Lake, scientists are developing a model to predict what may lie ahead.  Watch the video! 
Ice fishing opportunities are great where ice is safe
Vermont offers great ice fishing on lakes throughout the state when ice conditions are safe. Read ice fishing tips for Vermont here! 
Blue Coalition unites businesses & nonprofits for healthy waters
The message of the Blue Resolution, around which the Coalition is united, was clear, and many members of the media were listening closely: we need to invest in clean water, as a state, if we expect a prosperous future in Vermont. Find out more!  
 

Dartmouth researchers studying VT stream recovery 

Unnecessary stream work Using a combination of their own observations, aerial photography and data from remote sensors, the researchers are developing faster and more accurate assessment techniques that can be used to pinpoint potential trouble spots along streams.  Learn more...

Five who fell through ice in West Addison rescued   

Five men who fell through three-inch-thick ice on Lake Champlain Sunday afternoon are lucky to be alive, the head of the Addison Volunteer Fire Department said.  Find out more about this fortunate rescue...

Berlin Pond yellow perch limits reduced  

Yellow perch daily limits will be reduced to ten fish in Berlin Pond under a revised "Test Water" designation being adopted by the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department beginning on January 26, 2013. Find out more...

Fewer trout to be stocked in Essex County    

A disease outbreak at a state fish hatchery will reduce the number of trout stocked in Essex County waters this year. Find out more...

ThinkYouKnowChamplainThink You Know Champlain? back to top 

February Edition: A rare brute

It is common knowledge that Lake Champlain is home to many different species of fish. From miniscule minnows to monstrous muskies, the diversity held within the waters of Lake Champlain is impressive. Of the more substantial fish, the Freshwater drum is a brute. Find out more! 

 

LCIWhat's New With LCI back to top  

Join the LCI team and salmon may scare the horses again
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...
Online: LCI LinkedIn group is growing!
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...

Shop online, search the internet, dine out ...  

and help Lake Champlain!

Learn more about using GoodSearch to save money while shopping online and protecting Lake Champlain! It's easy!




Shop online, eat dinner out, and search the internet

all in the name of a healthier Lake Champlain! Learn how!

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 your purchase helps protect Lake Champlain's waters and fisheries!

      

   

AnglingHeritageAngling Heritage back to top
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!

Deadline is March 15!
REPOST: Ice fishing with kids: tips for a successful outing
Fishing from a boat or shore with kids when it's warm out is much different than ice fishing with kids. When out on the ice, there are some factors that need to be considered to ensure a safe and fun trip. Check out the tips...
NationalWorldNation & World back to top
US Fish & Wildlife Service survey final report
A new report shows that wildlife-related outdoor recreation nationally increased dramatically from 2006 to 2011. This final national report includes more details on participation and expenditures with regard to fishing, hunting and wildlife watching. Learn more!
Keeping pets--and people--safe from toxic algae
Since people are not allowed to swim in Lake Needwood, the dangers are not as great for humans. However, dogs are especially at risk if they swim in or drink the water. We decided against taking Fiona anywhere near the lake.  Read more of this blog...
WhoWouldHaveThoughtWho Would Have Thought? back to top
Wakeboarder's finger found in trout
Fisherman Nolan Calvin and a few friends thought they would end their day on Idaho's Priest Lake by settling in for a good meal of smoked trout. Instead, he made a stomach-turning discovery -- a human finger inside a trout's stomach.  Read more...
Anglers finally off the hook as scientists settle age-old
debate over whether fish feel pain
brook trout It is a debate that has raged for years. But now Britain's four million anglers can rest easy  - because fish do not feel pain, scientists have concluded.   Find out more!
ThomasTalksThomas Talks back to top
February Edition: Give ice fishing a try!
Many people have heard of ice fishing but have never tried it. From my experience with ice fishing, if you are properly dressed and have the correct tools, it can really be fun. Click hear to read about Thomas' ice fishing tips!
2013 winter retreat for adventurous women
Vermont Outdoors Woman is accepting registrations for its Annual Winter Doe Camp at the Hulbert Outdoor Center, March 1-3, 2013. Come by yourself, take advantage of our mother/daughter discounts or bring a group, it's a great getaway either way. 
Find out more!

____________________________________________ 

 

kid fishing edited

 

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

LCI on flickr |  Follow LCI on Twitter

Follow us on Facebook | LCI YouTube Channel  

 

Our Gracious
Newsletter Sponsor

Be a Part of the Solution!
Help LCI Protect
Our Lake

Help LCI reduce pollution, get kids outside, and restore our native fisheries!
Stay Updated Between Newsletters

Like us on Facebook  Follow us on Twitter  View our photos on flickr  View our videos on YouTube
Join Our Mailing List
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!

LCI Calendar

We stay busy.
Click on the calendar above
or here to see where we'll be
in the upcoming months.
3 Clicks for a Better Lake

Protect Our Lake

Sick of closed beaches & unsafe water?  

BLUE sign with flowers

Let LCI Help You  

Certify Your Home as BLUE

   

GuideStar

GreatNonprofits

Better Business Bureau

1% for the Planet Partner
Good Links to Know
 LCI Staff
James Ehlers
Executive Director 

Eric LaMontagne
Outreach Director 

Ross Saxton
Director of Conservation & Education 

Liz Ehlers
Business Manager 

Wayne Laroche
Chief Scientist

Cathy Pirie Merrill
Let's Go Fishing Administrator

Meet the LCI Staff! 
 LCI Board of Directors
Dave Adams

Michael Brigham
Secretary

James Ehlers

Jason Galipeau

Scott Goddard

President

 

Frank Petrosino
Treasurer

 

Bob Qua

Craig Roskam

Bob Shannon

Frank Stanley
 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.
   

mychamplain.net | facebook.com/LakeChamplain | Donate | Become A Member

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.
LCI Business Members support your lake and your community.

  
   

Lake Champlain International, a Top-Rated Nonprofit Award winner, has earned the Guidestar Exchange Seal and is accredited by the Better Business Bureau, illustrating the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and effectiveness as set forth by these internationally trusted organizations.