Boating After Irene

Tropical Storm Irene caused tremendous destruction in the Lake Champlain watershed. Photo by Lars Gange and MansfieldHeliflight.

Tropical Storm Irene caused tremendous destruction in the Lake Champlain watershed. Photo by Lars Gange and MansfieldHeliflight.

Tropical Storm Irene delivered another slug of nutrients and sediments to Lake Champlain along with tremendous quantities of debris causing challenges for navigation. Boaters should use extreme caution on the water. Conditions are particularly treacherous at night.