News from Selected Month

We had a wonderful 50th anniversary celebration at Flat Rock Camp in Willsboro earlier this month. The sun shone, conversation flowed, the food and drink were delicious, and a good time was had by all! LCC founding father Peter Paine reflected on the past and told some stories about LCC's seminal work. MORE Read...

Flushable wipes, tampon applicators, and other personal care items often advertised as "disposable" can wreak havoc at wastewater treatment plants and cause sewage overflows. Read more about the problem and your role n prevention in this news story from WCAX TV or watch the newscast. MORE Read...

The Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) has released a study examining the effects of lakeshore development on Lake Champlain's shoreline habitat. The study conducted by Fitzgerald Environmental Associates began in 2011 and examined 90 shoreline locations. MORE Read...

The final fall meeting on shoreline protection will be held Thursday October 3 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Contois Auditorium in Burlington. Please attend and and speak out in favor of protecting our waterways! MORE Read...

PC Construction is celebrating its 55th anniversary year by giving $5,500 grants to five non-profit organizations. PC Construction employees chose the top ten contenders and now the public gets choose the winners. MORE Read...

Funding appears to have been secured for the remaining Lake Champlain Basin stream gages that were threatened with closure. Thanks to all of you who made calls or wrote letters emphasizing the importance of our stream gages and the need for on-going, stable funding! MORE Read...

Roads have an ecological impact far greater than would be anticipated based on the amount of area they cover. They act as filters for animal movement; allowing only some individuals to cross. They provide conduits for seed dispersal for many invasive plants. They are direct sources of pollutants like salt, motor oil, and pesticides used to keep vegetation at bay. MORE Read...

Strong winds in the lower atmosphere often develop in late autumn along Lake Champlain. These events, called low-level jets, can occur when a high pressure system over the Atlantic Ocean creates southerly winds which become channelized and accelerated by the north-south orientation of the Champlain Valley. MORE Read...

Help keep our waters clean by sweeping or raking leaves away from roadways. Piles of autumn leaves can become part of the stormwater flow into the lake. Rake up any leaves you see collecting on sidewalks, driveways, and roadways near your house. MORE Read...

On Facebook? We are too! 'Like' LCC's Facebook page for engaging content, the latest lake news, and beautiful lake photos. Here's how to like the Lake Champlain Committee on Facebook. MORE Read...

Please join in LCC's 50th birthday party on Saturday, September 14 from 2:00 - 5:00 PM at Flat Rock Camp in Willsboro, New York. We'll reflect on 50 years of lake protection work, honor special volunteers, and look to the future. MORE Read...