ecoNEWS VT- Summer 2016 issue

ecoNEWS VT – Summer 2016 issue
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Greetings,

This issue of ecoNEWS VT is focused on water resources from around Vermont. Our four feature stories range from soil phosphorus and streambank erosion to long-term monitoring of sentinel streams to fish growth in Lake Champlain. We also have a feature about green stormwater infrastructure work being done by the Lake Champlain Sea Grant program.
In addition to our feature stories, you will also find an announcement for the annual RFP for the Vermont Water Resources and Lake Studies Center. Events are regularly updated on the website, a selection of upcoming events are listed here.
We hope you enjoy this quarterly email and take the opportunity to learn about research happening in and around Vermont.
As always, feel free to pass this along to others and we always welcome feature story ideas from recent publications.

Featured News

Using Digital Soil Maps to Predict Risks of Phosphorous in Riparian Buffers

Scientists use digital soil maps to predict the relationships between soil properties and Phosphorus concentrations within and along riparian buffers. Read more about how soil maps could be a useful tool for riparian restoration efforts here.

Relationships Between Alewives and Rainbow Smelt in Lake Champlain Impact Survival

Researchers assess population strength and species interactions based on hatch timing. You can read more about how the nonnative alewife may alter hatch patterns of rainbow smelt here.

Long-term Trends in Macroinvertebrate Communities

Macroinvertebrate communities in an undeveloped stream are very diverse, but productivity may be declining as a result of changing flow regimes.

Prioritizing Green and Natural Stormwater Infrastructure in Vermont Development

Vermont communities were devastated by flooding during extreme storm events. The state has prioritized the use of green stormwater infrastructure. Lake Champlain Sea Grant is working with partners to help communities become more flood resilient.

Other News

Water Resources and Lake Studies Center Announces Annual RFP

Proposals are due October 17, 2016. Graduate students are eligible to apply for up to $10,000; faculty can apply for up to $40,000. Non-Federal matching funds are required ($2 non-Federal:$1 Federal).

Events

Upcoming events that may be of interest:

  • A webinar series about crude oil transport
  • Tours around the Lake Champlain Basin, including bike tour of green infrastructure
  • A fisheries leadership institute
  • The ECANUSA conference: Forests in a Changing Environment
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