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Lake Champlain Basin Program Awards New Public Access Projects in Shoreline Communities

The Lake Champlain Basin Program is pleased to announce that $20,000 has been awarded to eight new projects which will enhance public access to Lake Champlain in Vermont and New York. Public access projects include both water and non-water recreational enhancements at any of the following types of public access sites: boat launch areas, shoreline […]

US Power Squadron Celebrates 85 Years

The Winooski Valley Power Squadron, the organization that conducts local boating courses each March and September, was on of the first in the nation to celebrate the 85th anniversary of the United States Power Squadrons by accepting and flying a special ceremonial flag that will travel to local squadrons throughout the country. Power Squadron District […]

Grassroots Grants Available to Promote Community Boating Safety

The BOAT/ U.S. Foundation for Boating Safety is offering grants of up to $5,000 for local boating-safety projects. Over the last ten years, the Foundation’s Grassroots Grants Program has awarded about $450,000 to 263 volunteer boating groups and other non-profit organizations throughout the United States. The grant application, including guidelines and instructions, is available by […]

Vermont Loons Are Studied at Night

July 1999 In July and August, biologists will capture, band, and examine loons on several Vermont lakes in an effort to determine the loons’ overall health. Biologists will take blood and feather samples that will be analyzed to determine levels of mercury and lead in the loons. Mercury contamination of loons has caused increasing concern […]

Lake Champlain Basin Science Center Events for 1999

ON-THE-WATERFRONT 1 College Street Burlington, Vermont USA 05401 (802) 864-1848   The mission of the Science Center is to educate visitors about Lake Champlain basin ecology, history and culture in a dynamic hands-on environment.The Lake Champlain Basin Science Center, is a hands-on museum, with exhibits relating to the natural sciences, ecology, and geology. Summer Hours: […]

There have been several changes to navigational aids on the lake. Make sure to mark these changes on your chart!

Changes to Aids in Navigation on Lake Champlain June 17, 1999 CUMBERLAND HEAD TO FOUR BROTHERS ISLAND – LAKE CHAMPLAIN – Bridge Regulation Change – The Coast Guard has changed theoperating regulations for the US2 Bridge, mile 91.8, between South Hero Island and North Hero Island over Lake Champlain in Vermont. The change is beingmade […]