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LAKE CHAMPLAIN INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS
THE STRAIGHT PIPE * August 2013
LAKE CHAMPLAIN HEALTH UPDATES
IN THIS ISSUE:
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Did you know there are two Lake Champlain newsletters?
In 'The Straight Pipe' we focus on science & conservation related updates and in 'On the Hook,' we focus on fishing and boating updates.
If you would like to subscribe to 'On the Hook,' click here and enter your email address. Follow the directions and you'll be able to update your subscription preferences by selecting 'On the Hook.' That's It!
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VIDEO: Vermont's Infrastructure is Aging, and We're Watching It Crumble
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Help Protect Access to a Vermont Trout Pool & Swimming Hole
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VIDEO: Senator Patrick Leahy: Funding for Lake Champlain Sea Lamprey Control
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Become an Expert on Your Backyard Wilderness
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Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce Highlights Water Issues |
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Essex County (NY) Passes Law to Prevent Spread of Invasive Species into Lake George |
The Essex County, New York Board of Supervisors has passed a local law to prevent the spread of invasive species, but the law applies only to Lake George. Find out more about this new law...
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Standing Overlooking Lake Champlain, Gillibrand Announces Legislation to Prevent Future Invasive Species
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Standing at Lake Champlain, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Environment & Public Works Committee, today announced the Invasive Fish and Wildlife Protection Act, comprehensive legislation to stop the spread of invasive species. Find out more...
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In This State: Tired of Waiting for a Better St. Albans Bay
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Lake Shoreline Protection Commission to Hold Public Meetings
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Join the conversation at one of the upcoming public meetings about protecting Vermont's shorelines. The science tells us we need shoreline buffers for clean water and healthy fish, and it's your chance to tell the state your opinion. Check out the upcoming meetings...
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August 2013: Banding Lake Champlain Cormorants
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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. Learn more and get your tickets here!
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Feeling Lucky? Of Course You Are!
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Help out with protecting our lake and enter for your chance to win some awesome prizes in the 2013 Family & Friends Fundraising Raffle! Win a great prize like a $900 Simms waterproof rain suit and more!
Check out the prizes and buy your tickets online!
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VBSR & LCI Host Event on Burlington Waterfront for Local Businesses
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More than 100 people joined LCI and Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility in July to enjoy the Burlington Waterfront at Splash and talk about solutions that will lead us a swimmable, drinkable, and fishable Lake Champlain. Check out the pictures...
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Dozens of Kids Go Fishing With LCI & Bobber Bob
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On a perfect day for fishing this July, nearly 50 kids and their families joined The Bay Store, Bayside Pavilion, and LCI for a day of fishing. All families left happy with memories for a lifetime. Check out the pictures!
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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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30 Ideas to Get Your Kids and Family Outside (and have fun)
| With kids spending so much time indoors, many kids are deprived of valuable outdoor experiences that contribute to healthy lives. Check out this article for 30 ideas for getting outside...
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Toxins on Indian River Lagoon Seaweed Might be Killing Manatees, but Mystery Remains
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Initially, scientists thought fertilizer was the source of the pollution, but tests by Brian Lapointe from Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute have found that the culprit is actually sewage. Watch the video...
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VIDEO: 'After The Fish Are Gone' Documentary Depicts Plight Of World Fisheries
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The video leads with the harrowing statistic that 85 percent of the world's fisheries have been fished to their limits or totally exploited. A Mexican fisherman, Piolin, describes the drastic changes in the sea he's seen since he began fishing as a teenager. Watch the video...
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New! National Stormwater Calculator
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August Edition: From the Lake to Your Mouth
| This month, Thomas talks about drinking water in Lake Champlain. For instance, did you know that more than 200,000 people rely on the lake for drinking water? Learn more...
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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...
Lake Shoreline Protection Public Meetings
Share your thoughts and learn about the benefits of protecting Vermont's shorelines at these public meetings: -East Side Restaurant, Newport; August 9; 1:30-3:30pm -Kehoe Conservation Camp, Lake Bomoseen; August 22; 6-8pm Learn more...
Backyard Wilderness
Intro to Waterfowl Hunting Seminar
Fish & Wildlife Warden Dan Swainbank and retired waterfowl biologist Bill Crenshaw will present on waterfowl hunting regulations, waterfowl identification, safety and ethics, and where to waterfowl hunt. August 24, 2013 Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge More details...
VOW Fall Doe Camp
September 27-29, 2013
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International, Inc.
531 Main Street
Colchester, VT 05446
802.879.3466 Fax: 802.879.1746
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Good Links to Know
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LCI Staff
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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
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Dave Adams
Shawn Bartlett
Michael Brigham
Secretary
James Ehlers
Jason Galipeau
Scott Goddard President
Frank Petrosino Treasurer Bob Qua
Craig Roskam
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LCI Advisory Council
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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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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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