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32nd Annual LCI Father's Day Derby presented by Yamaha
Awards Ceremony
More than 450 people filled the ball room of the DoubleTree Hotel in South Burlington, there to celebrate another successful LCI Father's Day Derby presented by Yamaha. This year LCI awarded more than $92,000 in cash and more than $180,000 in cash and prizes. In a letter read by one of his close staff members, Senator Sanders summed up the 2013 event succinctly: "The Father's Day Derby is a wonderful tradition that grows stronger each year, bringing people from across the Northeast to enjoy our community and beautiful natural resource, Lake Champlain. Congratulations to the award winners and everyone who participated in the 32nd annual derby." Read the full wrap-up here! Are you or your family in any of this year's Derby pictures? Check out the BIG FISH in this year's results!
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LAKE CHAMPLAIN INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS
ON THE HOOK * JULY 2013
LAKE CHAMPLAIN NEWS FOR ANGLERS & BOATERS
IN THIS ISSUE:
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Did you know there are two Lake Champlain newsletters?
In 'On the Hook' we focus on fishing and boating updates. In 'The Straight Pipe' we focus on science & conservation related updates. If you would like to subscribe to 'The Straight Pipe,' click here and enter your email address. Follow the directions and you'll be able to update your subscription preferences by selecting 'The Straight Pipe.' That's It!
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VIDEO: Dr. Bradley Young recognized for superior lamprey control work on Lake Champlain
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Brad, a supervisory fish biologist, leads a staff of 6-12 biologists who work to control sea lamprey on Lake Champlain so that native lake trout and landlocked Atlantic salmon can be restored. The award recognized this significant role as well as Brad's previous work in the Great Lakes. Watch the video and read the interview! |
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Governor Shumlin signs Sportsmen's Act of 2013
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Joined by sportsmen and women at the Barre Fish and Game Club, Governor Peter Shumlin signed the Sportsmen's Act of 2013, legislation spearheaded by the Fish & Wildlife Department in coordination with members of the Legislature and many hunting, fishing, trapping, and other traditional interest groups. Learn more... |
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Innovative boat launched to eliminate illegal discharges
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LCI's Champlain's Ark was launched this past June with Congressman Welch and partners. A partnership among private, public, and non-profit organizations, the Ark aims to eliminate illegal discharges of boat holding tank waste into the lake. Come aboard and learn more... |
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On Otter Creek, a tale of two fish
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The one that sort of got away
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The monster muskie that Ben Cosabic wrestled to shore last week might have been a Vermont state record. But officially, we'll never know. Find out why... |
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NY DEC announces tentative 2013-14 migratory game bird hunting seasons
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July 2013: American eel - A Lake Champlain come-back story in the making?
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Wayne Laroche, LCI's staff scientist, explores whether the American eel is making a come-back in Champlain. Find out if they are... |
Uncover Champlain mysteries with LCI and UVM's researchers this summer! |
 Join Lake Champlain scientists and experts for a two-hour trip on Lake Champlain this summer! Held on UVM's renowned research vessel, the Melosira, these trips will allow you to explore many fascinating components of Lake Champlain including interactions between the lake's creatures, physical dynamics, weather, human influences,
and natural history.
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Feeling Lucky? Of course you are!
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Will you donate a dollar per mile that Ross runs
for clean water?
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LCI's Conservation Director is running the Mad Marathon on July 7 to support clean water, healthy fish, and happy people! Please consider donating to Ross's marathon run with a dollar per mile (26.2 miles) or more! Thanks for considering it.
Click here to learn about Ross's run and to donate!
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On LinkedIn? Join this trending conversation...
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James Ehlers, LCI Executive Director, is leading the week's most popular discussion on the River Network's LinkedIn page. "Hiding behind finances as justification for inaction in the face of difficult decisions is the moral failure of our time," is just a snippet of James' thoughts. Join the conversation...
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Use GoodSearch for Shopping, Dining
& Internet Searching and help Lake Champlain!
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Shop online, eat dinner out,
and search the internetall in the name of a healthier Lake Champlain!
Learn how!
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Charleston water taxi puts 8,700 hours on second set of F150s, repowers with third set
|  Yamaha Marine Group announced today that the Charleston Water Taxi has repowered for the second time in two years with a pair of Yamaha F150 outboards. This time, the outboards they are replacing are still running strong after 8,700 hours of use. Check out these workhorse engines...
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Starcraft Superfisherman 186
|  The Starcraft Superfisherman 186 rates as the ultimate family boat because this dog fishes hard and plays hard. Find out more about this versatile boat...
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June 29-30 are free fishing days in New York State
|  As part of Governor Cuomo's NY's Open for Hunting and Fishing initiative, New York residents and visitors may fish for free without a fishing license in any of the state's 7,500 lakes and ponds or 50,000 miles of rivers and streams during the weekend of June 29-30. Check it out...
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Hook, line and sinker: Fisherman gets week in jail for cheating in tournament
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A Minnesota fisherman long suspected of cheating at tournaments has reportedly hooked an unwanted catch - a week in jail. "Your conduct had a major impact on these [fishing tournaments]," Judge Robert Tiffany told Mead. "I hope you realize the seriousness of your conduct." Read how he cheated...
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Sea slugs and tuna spines make their way onto restaurant menus as chefs swap expensive fish for cheap 'trash from the sea'
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Besides introducing the public to lesser-known fish, these top chefs also are promoting a broader concept of how to eat sustainably from the ocean, a concept that conservation experts say could help secure the world's seafood supply. Find out more...
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VIDEO: Innovation for clean waters - dock scrubbing at Port of Seattle
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Using a new technique developed by the Port of Seattle's Seaport marine maintenance department, washwater with pollutants and chlorine are prevented from spilling into the Puget Sound. Watch the video...
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Spanish town goes green by turning sewage into clean energy
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A Spanish resort town with sprawling golf courses and tree-lined beaches has added another green site to its attractions: the world's first plant to convert sewage into clean energy. Learn more...
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July Edition: Invasive species in Lake Champlain
|  Imagine you are going along in your boat when your outboard motor starts making some funny noises. You lift up the propeller and you see a bunch of thick stringy weeds on it. "Gosh darn that Hydrilla!" Find out what else could ruin your day on the lake...
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LCI Hosts FREE Rain Garden Event!
June 30, 2013
Come learn the easy steps of building a rain garden, then help build one at Horsford Nursery! Receive 30% off plants for your own rain garden at home. More details...
Champlain Basin Derby Now - March 2014 Fish around the entire Lake Champlain Basin from now until March 2014 for your chance to win cash while exploring our region's spectacular network of streams, rivers, ponds, and lakes. You never know what you'll catch! Sign up today...
VOW Fall Doe Camp
September 27-29, 2013
Vermont Fish & Wildlife Course for Educators
July 14-19, 2013
Hands-on field course that gets educators out into Vermont's streams, forests and wetlands with some of the state's leading experts. More details...
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