Lake Champlain Sea Grant

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A cooperative program of the University of Vermont and SUNY Plattsburgh, Lake Champlain Sea Grant is a part of a national network of 34 programs at coastal and Great Lakes colleges, coordinated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Kicking off something special ✨Last week, we launched Team ROTifer, our Research Experience for High School Students pil...
06/15/2026

Kicking off something special ✨

Last week, we launched Team ROTifer, our Research Experience for High School Students pilot, and we’re already diving deep. Two high school students are joining an incredible crew of scientists, researchers, and crew aboard the R/V Marcelle Melosira to study rotifers, tiny but mighty plankton that play a big role in aquatic ecosystems.

From on-the-water sampling this summer and fall to hands-on lab work measuring and identifying plankton, this experience is all about real science, real data, and real impact 🔬

Stay tuned as the next generation of scientists explores Lake Champlain, one microscopic organism at a time.

Yesterday we celebrated a major milestone with our partners at SUNY Plattsburgh and the Lake Champlain Research Institut...
06/10/2026

Yesterday we celebrated a major milestone with our partners at SUNY Plattsburgh and the Lake Champlain Research Institute 🚤✨

Named after an endangered native planktonic predator found in Lake Champlain, the 36-foot, state-of-the-art vessel replaces the Lake Champlain Research Institute's 30-year-old R/V Gruendling. The vessel will serve as a floating classroom and cutting-edge research platform, helping students and faculty study the biological and environmental systems of Lake Champlain.

We’re excited to see how this state-of-the-art vessel advances research on the lake! Congratulations! 🎉

💧 Across Vermont, people are rethinking how we live with our rivers. 🌲The Watershed Forestry Partnership collaborated wi...
06/05/2026

💧 Across Vermont, people are rethinking how we live with our rivers. 🌲

The Watershed Forestry Partnership collaborated with WCAX and UVM Extension on an Across the Fence episode highlighting how streamside tree planting and floodplain restoration projects are helping communities across Vermont improve water quality, reduce erosion, create wildlife habitat, and build flood resilience.

Through voluntary, no-cost projects, landowners partner with watershed organizations and conservation groups to plant native trees and shrubs along rivers and streams. These forested buffers help slow floodwaters, capture sediment, stabilize streambanks, and support healthier ecosystems for generations to come.

As more projects take root across the state, their collective benefits add up, creating stronger, more resilient watersheds for people and wildlife alike.

🎥 Watch this episode of Across the Fence at the link below to learn more about the benefits of streamside planting and how the Watershed Forestry Partnership is working with landowners to build a more resilient Vermont.

https://youtu.be/5lpomZJ7CGU?si=72yIFRe_qGGHoV-A

🌿💧 Join us for a special event celebrating student leadership, green infrastructure, and strong partnerships!Where: Geor...
06/02/2026

🌿💧 Join us for a special event celebrating student leadership, green infrastructure, and strong partnerships!

Where: Georgia Elementary & Middle School (front lawn by the welcome sign)
When: Thursday, June 4 | 4:00–5:00 PM

Students from the Cultivating Pathways leadership group at GEMS, in partnership with the Lake Champlain Committee, Lake Champlain Sea Grant, the Vermont DEC, Shelburne Farms, Maddocks Landscaping, Greenleaf Designs, and educators at GEMS, have been learning all about stormwater, native plants, and how gravel wetlands improve water quality and flood resilience.

Now, they’re ready to share their work! Come check out the site tour, native plant landscaping design, and interpretive signage created with local partners. 🌱
No RSVP needed—show up and support these amazing students and collaborators!

👏 Huge thanks to all partners who made this project possible.

The Hazardous Material Outreach Network (HazMaTON) is kicking off its 2026 Summer Webinar series on Wednesday, May 27, a...
05/26/2026

The Hazardous Material Outreach Network (HazMaTON) is kicking off its 2026 Summer Webinar series on Wednesday, May 27, at noon. Join us to learn about how the U.S. Coast Guard Great Lakes Oil Spill Center of Expertise is shaping the next generation of oil spill responders.

Register at https://z.umn.edu/HazMaTON26

Thank you to our friends at the Boquet River Association – BRASS for hosting a successful celebration of World Fish Migr...
05/26/2026

Thank you to our friends at the Boquet River Association – BRASS for hosting a successful celebration of World Fish Migration Day last week!

Understanding the migratory behavior of fish populations is critical to their proper management. That’s true for the populations we need to protect and the ones we need to control.

The landlocked sea lamprey is a nuisance species in Lake Champlain. The most effective control strategy is by targeting sea lamprey larvae in streams, before they turn into fish parasites and migrate to Lake Champlain to feed on species like salmon and trout.
Learn more about BRASS at https://boquet-river.org/

Photo Credit: Eric Teed/BRASS

Small gardens, big impact.Rain gardens are not your average garden: they’re powerful tools for protecting Burlington’s w...
05/21/2026

Small gardens, big impact.

Rain gardens are not your average garden: they’re powerful tools for protecting Burlington’s waterways. By capturing and filtering stormwater, they help keep pollution out of Lake Champlain, all while creating habitat for pollinators 🐝🦋

From DIY builds with friends to transforming yards with native plants, local residents are showing how every property can make a difference.

Ready to transform your yard into a stormwater management tool?

Read the full article at the link in our bio to learn how rain gardens work, see real examples, and find out how you can get started (and even receive funding!).

U.S. Senator Peter Welch visited the University of Vermont’s Water Resources Institute to discuss the importance of fede...
05/18/2026

U.S. Senator Peter Welch visited the University of Vermont’s Water Resources Institute to discuss the importance of federally-funded weather and water research. This work, conducted through the Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology (CIROH), the Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships, and Lake Champlain Sea Grant, is critical in strengthening our environment and our communities.

Click the link in our bio for the full story 💧

Congratulations to Samantha Grant, M.S., recipient of the Outstanding Master’s Thesis Award presented by the UVM Graduat...
05/13/2026

Congratulations to Samantha Grant, M.S., recipient of the Outstanding Master’s Thesis Award presented by the UVM Graduate College! 🎓👏

Her project, “Mapping Vermont Flooding and Vulnerable Communities in Preparation for Future Events,” identifies “Vulnerable Frontline Vermont Communities,” towns facing both high flood risk and social vulnerability. Using GIS, a custom Vulnerable Vermonters Index, and community-informed research, Samantha bridged data and real-world experience to highlight where support is needed most.

The project addressed a critical gap in flood hazard mitigation by focusing on the intersection of flood risk and social vulnerability in a largely rural state. As flood hazards increase in frequency and intensity, there is a need to ensure that mitigation strategies are not only effective but also equitable.

Huge congratulations to Samantha and her advisor, Dr. Kristine Stepenuck! 🌟

Plastic pellets don’t belong on our shoreline! Thank you to the Lake Champlain Committee and all the volunteers who join...
05/04/2026

Plastic pellets don’t belong on our shoreline! Thank you to the Lake Champlain Committee and all the volunteers who joined us at Plattsburgh City Beach on Saturday as part of the International Plastic Pellet Count initiative. We collected 528 pellets in 30 minutes! By contributing to this international effort, we are helping build a clearer picture of the issue and working towards a future with no plastic pellet pollution. 💦 ✨

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