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Contribution of Automatic Dishwasher Detergent to Phosphorus Loading in Lake Champlain

The Lake Champlain Committee has released a report that concludes automatic dishwasher detergents (ADDs) generate about 60 metric tons of phosphorus in the Champlain Basin each year. Even accounting for a 90% removal efficiency at waste water treatment facilities and 100% removal from septic systems there are still two to three metric tons of phosphorus entering Lake Champlain solely due to dishwashers. To read the report click here.

Urban Stream Awareness In Lake Champlain Basin

Jeff Meyers, Lake Champlain Committee, 2000, 55 pages. A curriculum guide for high-school teachers, this book provides ideas for learning activities and community projects organized into ten lessons. Call for pricing.

Lake Champlain Paddlers’ Trail Guidebook

The Lake Champlain Paddlers’ Trail 2007 Guidebook and Stewardship Manual

This guidebook contains important information to guide your use and stewardship of theLake Champlain Paddlers’ Trail (LCPT). In these pages you will find:

• 30 site descriptions and informational chartlets;
• launch site information;
• land use ethics and low-impact camping guidelines;
• tip for planning a safe trip;
• contact lists and emergency phone numbers;
• an equipment check list;
• suggestions for how to become involved in LCC advocacy; and
• informative articles on the Lake’s natural history and current threats to its health.

This annual publication is available only to LCC members who contribute $40 US dollars or more. To purchase, become a Site Steward or donate a site location for the Trail.

Please treat the Trail and the Lake with the utmost care and respect. The future growth of LCPT hinges on the stewardship practiced by its users.

Algae report for August 15
Posted on Friday, August 15, 2008
A significant algae bloom is occuring in Missisquoi Bay and developing in St. Albans Bay. [more]

LCC Ripples E-News - July 2008
Posted on Friday, August 1, 2008
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Algae conditions for July
Posted on Friday, August 1, 2008
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Recognizing Blue Green Algae in Lake Champlain
Posted on Thursday, July 31, 2008
Blue-green algae blooms have caused public concerns in part because of their potential production of toxins. But not all algae blooms are blue-greens and not all blue-green blooms are toxic.
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Don't P on Your Lawn - Lake Look Column
Posted on Thursday, July 31, 2008
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