Amphibians are crossing roads this time of year, and we ask drivers to slow down when driving at night near wetlands and ponds. You can report amphibian road crossings to the Vermont Reptile and Amphibian Atlas- tinyurl.com/bdfbdxkz

The New York Department of Environmental Conservation has released a final Lake Champlain Watershed Implementation Plan. Check out the press release, which includes a highlight from LCBP Director Eric Howe: dec.ny.gov/news/press-rel…

Tomorrow our Executive Director Kelley Tucker will be serving on a panel hosted by the Northern Forest Center center discussing flooding and building resilience to mitigate future disasters.

Learn more and register here - northernforest.org/center-webinar…

We are seeking 1-2 creative and enthusiastic stewards to assist with education & outreach activities during the summer of 2024.

Stewards will support LCBP's Resource Room at the ECHO Leahy Center, expand outreach programming, and more!

Learn more at lcbp.org/about-us/peopl…

Upcoming events: Northern New York Agricultural Development Program will hold two research update meetings in March. Talks will focus on sustainability goals and will be accessible to farmers & general public alike!

Learn more: nnyagdev.org/index.php/cate…

LCBP seeks proposals for the acquisition of land or conservation easements on land located in the U.S. portion of the Lake Champlain Basin to protect water quality and habitat, mitigate climate change, or provide climate resiliency.

Learn more at lcbp.org/grants

LCBP seeks proposals for programs that will engage communities with disadvantages in water quality, habitat, recreation, or access concerns in the Lake Champlain watershed. The Program anticipates awarding up to $400,000.

lcbp.org/2024/02/lake-c…

Save the date: we have four exciting talks coming up! Join us after your school or work day to hear guest speakers from across the watershed present on a range of topics, with opportunity for discussion and Q&A.

lcbp.org/events/month/

Looking for an opportunity to advocate for Lake Champlain?

The Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain's Future (VTCAC) seeks one Citizen-at-Large. Check out our flyer for more info!

Learn more & apply: tinyurl.com/vtcacmembership

Applications due 2/29

Wondering what our field staff are up to in the winter? Well, our biodiverse habitats team is spending time analyzing macroinvertebrate samples they collected this past summer as part of an ongoing study comparing our restoration sites before and after our projects take place.

We're hiring an AIS Outreach Steward! If you’re passionate about conservation, this is your chance to create a ripple effect of positive impact in the Lake Champlain basin. This position is located in Warrensburg, NY.

Learn more & apply at lcbp.org/about-us/peopl…

Funding from the #BipartisanInfrastructureLaw is hard at work throughout the Lake Champlain Basin. Learn more about projects happening near you: lcbp.org/about-us/how-w…

We're hiring!

AsRA seeks a qualified individual to provide face-to-face education and outreach to recreational users of the Ausable River for the 2024 summer season.

Click the link below to learn more and apply.

ausableriver.org/about-us/emplo…

Don't miss the next Twilight Talk for farmers in Essex, NY, presented by Essex County Soil & Water Conservation District.

RSVP: [email protected] or call 518-962-8225

You know it's freezing outside when you go outside and literally freeze.

New on our blog: lcbp.org/2024/01/q-is-i…

Are you a contractor, landscaper, or engineer interested in protecting habitat and water quality in Lake Champlain? Vermont DEC is offering a Certification Course in shoreland Best Management Practices on January 23 & 26.

Learn more & register: dec.vermont.gov/watershed/lake…

2023 was our fifth year of our guided watershed tours and we wanted to take the time to celebrate another successful year of this program. In 2023, we held ten tours across the Ausable watershed and beyond, focusing on diverse topics, and engaged over 100 participants!

LCBP seeks an intern to assist with grant and project management processes. This internship is based in Grand Isle, VT, and review of applications will begin on January 5th. Learn more & apply:
neiwpcc.org/about-us/caree…

From our latest e-news:
🐟 $5.3 million in BIL-funded grants support habitat
🐟 2023 Boat Launch Steward data available
🐟 VT CAC releases Lake Champlain Action Plan
🐟 Open Requests for Proposals & more!

Read: …champlainbasinprogram.createsend1.com/t/y-e-xtlttdd-…
Subscribe: confirmsubscription.com/h/y/BCD186F024…

Upcoming event: Lake Champlain Sea Grant will host a Road Salt Research Symposium in Burlington, VT on January 11th. Great opportunity to learn about road salt impacts & opportunities for further research!

Learn more & register: uvm.edu/seagrant/progr…