Monthly Newsletter from Lake Champlain Sea Grant

Enjoy our monthly newsletter providing updates on research, outreach and education from Lake Champlain Sea Grant.

Lake Champlain Sea Grant Announces 2 National Fellowship Opportunities
By Lake Champlain Sea Grant Staff
November 03, 2021
The National Sea Grant Office and Lake Champlain Sea Grant announce two prestigious fellowship opportunities for early-career training and research experiences by current or incoming graduate students interested in coastal, marine, and freshwater policy or marine population dynamics or economics… [read more]

A Watershed as a Framework for Learning
By Ashley Eaton, Watershed and Lake Education Coordinator
November 02, 2021
This story originally appeared in the fall 2021 issue of Green Teacher magazine. A group of students huddles around a model of their watershed. They are discussing what they know about their community, the challenges related to water quality that need to be addressed, and the valuable… [read more]

28-Year Rainbow Smelt Study on Lake Champlain Reveals Population Changes
By Shari Halik
November 01, 2021
Invasive species can have a range of impacts on native food webs from barely any to major disruptions. Interestingly, the impact of species introductions and whether they will become invasive appear to be ecosystem-dependent. Habitat conditions could be important in understanding the impact of… [read more]

Watershed Alliance Holds First Combined Educator Training Day
By Caroline Blake McKelvey, Watershed and Lake Education Specialist
October 25, 2021
In early September, Watershed Alliance, Lake Champlain Sea Grant’s K-12 educational program, celebrated a momentous achievement in its nearly 20-year history. Not only did Watershed Alliance staff gather in-person for the first time in over 18-months, but also, they hosted their first joint… [read more]
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Upcoming Events
Research Seminar Series: Upwelling in Lake Champlain’s South Main Lake: Identifying Events and Assessing Impacts
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 – 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Online – Registration required

Research Seminar Series: Cyanobacteria Bloom Impacts on Fish: Ecological and Human Health Considerations
Wednesday, December 15, 2021 – 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Online – Registration required

2022 Lake Champlain Research Conference
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 (All day) to Wednesday, May 25, 2022 (All day)
To be announced

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