Econews VT

09/09/2025

We want to know more about eels in Lake Champlain, and so should you!

Check out our latest article featuring UVM research, which explores the American eel in Lake Champlain. The article uncovers how dams shape eel migration, where these fish are found, and what their future might look like in a changing landscape.

Read the full article here:https://www.econewsvt.org/news/we-want-to-know-more-about-eels-in

Rubenstein Ecosystem Science Laboratory UVM Rubenstein School

08/27/2025

New research at the UVM Rubenstein School looks at the intersection of flood risk and social vulnerability to support equitable flood mitigation efforts across the state

Read the story: https://www.econewsvt.org/news/flood-risk-is-not-equal-considering-social-vulnerability

08/07/2025

07/28/2025

Japanese Knotweed, an invasive plant that proliferates near streams, rivers, and on the side of the road, has many negative ecological impacts in Vermont by outcompeting native plants and taking over a site.

If you've dealt with Japanese Knotweed, you know its not an easy fight. Learn the best ways to manage knotweed without chemicals from our friends at Lewis Creek Association

Read the story:
https://www.econewsvt.org/news/you-can-beat-knotweed-without-chemicalsheres-how

VT Invasives

07/24/2024

A new study by University of Vermont researchers suggests incorporating climate change predictions in soil modeling is critical to understanding what Vermont soils will look like in the next century.

While the findings show that turning farmland into forest would increase SOC, in an agricultural state like Vermont this is not necessarily feasible or even desirable. However, encouraging the use of regenerative farming practices that leave living roots in the ground year-round, such as cover cropping, or transitioning from corn-fed to pasture-raised animals, would make a big difference to combat climate change.

Read about the study below

https://www.econewsvt.org/news/the-role-of-farm-practices-and-climate-change

Photo by the University of Vermont

07/17/2024

ecoNEWS Vermont is excited to announce our new Student Corner!

K12 Students across the state of Vermont are encouraged to send in their work which connects them to Vermont's natural resources. We hope for submissions that include the scientific background of AND/OR an artistic representation of nature.

Students can submit projects they create for school or personally and the ecoNEWS Vermont team will choose up to three pieces to include in each issue.

Learn more and submit your work below
https://www.econewsvt.org/news/econews-vermont-introduces-student-corner

10/09/2023

Is the Summer of 2023 an Indicator of Future Rain Patterns in ?

According to a new study by researchers at Dartmouth and University of Vermont, bigger storms and more winter precipitation drive predicted precipitation increases in the Northeast.

Read more at https://www.econewsvt.org/news/is-the-summer-of-2023-an-indicator-of

09/29/2023

Looking for a way to enjoy this beautiful fall weekend in Vermont?

Head down to Manchester with The Nature Conservancy in Vermont to learn about Vermont’s soils and enjoy the best weekend of fall foliage 🍂

https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/events/vt-secret-soil-outing/

Join us for a foliage hike at our Equinox Highlands Natural Area in Manchester, VT, led by Jon Binhammer, TNC VT's director of land protection.

09/28/2023

In the shallow shores of Lake Champlain, a predator who engulfs its prey in milliseconds floats just below the surface, waiting for the next unlucky victim. It is neither freshwater shark nor sinister cryptid cousin to Champ, but actually a seemingly innocuous, yet carnivorous native plant: the bladderwort.

Read about it in LCC's Nature Note here: https://www.lakechamplaincommittee.org/learn/nature-notes/nature-note-bladderwort-the-fastest-predator-in-lake-champlain

09/28/2023