LAKE CHAMPLAIN INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS
    THE STRAIGHT PIPE * August 2013 
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    IN THIS ISSUE:
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 t'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

Have you noticed any failing infrastructure in your community, whether it's roads, bridges, sewage plants, or drinking water facilities? Some of the infrastructure can be considered our grandparents' investments. WCAX takes a look at Vermont's aging infrastructure in this video...
Help Protect Access to a Vermont Trout Pool
& Swimming Hole

"Huge trout, a pristine waterfall making a 15-foot plunge into a deep pool are all part of the half-mile of stream and land that we will conserve."  Read more about how you can help in this letter from the Vermont River Conservancy...
VIDEO: Senator Patrick Leahy: Funding for Lake Champlain Sea Lamprey Control

Lamprey control in Lake Champlain just received funds to keep the program strong in upcoming years. Joined by LCI's James Ehlers, Senator Patrick Leahy speaks of the importance of lamprey control in this video... 

Become an Expert on Your Backyard Wilderness
Join Mike Ather and explore your "backyard wilderness" around Chittenden County, Vermont and beyond! Choose one or more of the several events and learn forgotten skills...
Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce Highlights Water Issues
Clean water is essential for businesses in the Lake Champlain region to be successful and vibrant. Check out this article on the Lake Champlain Chamber blog...
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... 
Standing Overlooking Lake Champlain, Gillibrand Announces Legislation to Prevent Future Invasive Species
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... 
In This State: Tired of Waiting for a Better St. Albans Bay
Attempts to stem pollution - primarily phosphorus, the algae- and weed-feeding fertilizer found in sewage, farm runoff and stormwater - began here (St. Albans Bay) more than 40 years ago. What will it take for St. Albans Bay to be healthy once again?
Lake Shoreline Protection Commission to Hold Public Meetings
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
Cormorants in tree
LCI Staff Scientist, Wayne Laroche, takes you cormorant banding on Four Brothers Islands and explains the cormorant management plan. Learn about the Lake Champlain double-breasted cormorant management plan...
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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!
Feeling Lucky? Of Course You Are!
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!

VBSR & LCI Host Event on Burlington Waterfront for Local Businesses
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...
Dozens of Kids Go Fishing With LCI & Bobber Bob
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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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

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...
VIDEO: 'After The Fish Are Gone' Documentary Depicts Plight Of World Fisheries
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
EPA's National Stormwater Calculator is a desktop application that estimates the annual amount of rainwater and frequency of runoff from a specific site anywhere in the United States.  Check out this new calculator and use it for your own home!

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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  
Join Mike Anther and explore your "backyard wilderness" around Chittenden County, Vermont and beyond!
Click here for the summer and fall schedule and more details... 

 

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 
Outdoors skills for women. More details... 

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