Enjoy our monthly newsletter providing updates on research, outreach and education from Lake Champlain Sea Grant.
Kris Stepenuck Promoted to Lake Champlain Sea Grant Associate Director
By Julianna White, Research Program Coordinator
October 27, 2020
Kris Stepenuck was promoted to Associate Director of Lake Champlain Sea Grant in October in recognition of her leadership to help develop the Lake Champlain Sea Grant Institute to benefit the environment and economies of the Lake Champlain basin. In its annual meeting in August, the Lake… [read more]
Mo Monday: Winding Down the Mowing Season
By Kris Stepenuck, Extension Leader and Mo Owner
October 26, 2020
Later this week, there is snow in the forecast, which signals it is time for Mo to hibernate for the winter. There is usually a morning, like the one above, when we look out and see evidence that Mo has dutifully attempted to mow the lawn. In such cases, it seems that Mow has been hindered not so… [read more]
Stormwater Consults Free to Lake Champlain Basin Residents
By Kris Stepenuck, Extension Leader
October 22, 2020
Controlling stormwater runoff before it leaves your property and enters a lake or stream can make a huge difference in reducing flooding or erosion, protecting water quality, and preventing toxic cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) blooms that close swimming beaches… [read more]
Virtual Programs Explore Watershed Science
By Lisa Halvorsen, UVM Extension and Ashley Eaton, Watershed & Lake Education Coordinator
October 15, 2020
Lake Champlain Sea Grant, in its ongoing efforts to share science-based knowledge about the Lake Champlain basin, has developed a series of free virtual learning programs. Although designed for use by classroom teachers, remote learners, home school groups, families and anyone interested… [read more]
Kids Can Become Watershed Explorers
By Lisa Halvorsen, UVM Extension and Ashley Eaton, Watershed & Lake Education Coordinator
October 14, 2020
Lake Champlain Sea Grant invites students to become certified Watershed Explorers by completing a series of fun activities designed to teach them about watershed science and the Lake Champlain basin. The Watershed Explorer Challenge, while geared to Grades 5-8, is also suitable for upper… [read more]
New Watershed Forestry Partnership Launches Listserv and Newsletter
By Alison Adams, Watershed Forestry Coordinator
October 08, 2020
The Watershed Forestry Partnership, a program of the Lake Champlain Sea Grant and University of Vermont Extension, has launched a new listserv. Through this listserv, organizations, researchers, and others working on riparian forest restoration in the Lake Champlain basin and Vermont can now… [read more]
COVID-19 Friendly Map and Tour of Montpelier Green Infrastructure Debuts
By Lake Champlain Sea Grant staff & Lisa Halvorsen of UVM Extension
October 07, 2020
Residents and visitors have a new COVID-19-friendly way to explore the city of Montpelier, Vermont through a walking tour that highlights several green infrastructure practices at or near businesses and schools. A free map of the tour route includes a suggested 3.1-mile loop with an… [read more]
Upcoming Events
Stormwater Education Series: Job Training Opportunities in Green Infrastructure and Maintenance Needs
Monday, November 9, 2020 – 4:00pm to 5:00pmOnline – Registration required
Zoom a Scientist: Managing Lamprey in the Lake Champlain Basin
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 – 3:30pm to 4:30pmOnline – Registration required
John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Program 101: Webinar
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 – 5:00pm to 6:30pmOnline – Registration required
Research Webinar Series: Stormwater Subsurface Gravel Wetlands in Vermont
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 – 12:00pm to 1:00pmOnline – Registration required
Stormwater Education Series: Stormwater Stewardship with Classrooms
Monday, November 23, 2020 – 4:00pm to 5:00pmOnline – Registration required
Zoom a Scientist: Impacts of Road Salt in the Adirondacks
Friday, December 4, 2020 – 3:30pm to 4:30pmOnline – Registration required
Stormwater Education Series: Green Infrastructure as a Social Justice Tool
Monday, December 7, 2020 – 4:00pm to 5:00pmOnline – Registration required
Research Webinar Series: Salt of the Earth – Vermont’s Hidden Pollution Problem
Wednesday, December 9, 2020 – 12:00pm to 1:00pmOnline – Registration required
Research Webinar Series: Environmental Health Disparities in Vermont
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 – 12:00pm to 1:00pmOnline – Registration required