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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
An application has been received by the VT Department of Environmental Conservation from the City of Burlington for a permit to construct a public fishing pier fixed on piles, in the Burlington Harbor. The proposed fish pier will extend off shore approximately 200 feet. The fist 50 feet of pier will be 8 feet wide. […]
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: […]
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 […]
by Jeff Meyers Republished with permission, Lake Champlain Committee “Shorelines” Spring 1999 At dusk the fisherman begins casting the river, his line baited with a minnow. He keeps the bait on or very near the bottom, hoping to drag it across a sandbar next to deep water where walleye tend to school. Soon after dark, […]
Race 1 Finish Elapsed H’capped Pts Skipper Yacht Name Yacht Type Sail Hcap Time Time E.T. Class A 10:30:00 Hobart/Dressel none Mumm 30 US 65 51 11:45:25 1:15:25 1:10:19 1 Powlison/Harris Frankly Scarlett Soverel 33 33560 87 11:52:18 1:22:18 1:13:36 2 Hill Golden Dazy Holland 2T 15155 78 11:52:06 1:22:06 1:14:18 3 Horton/Brush Peregrine J-33 […]
Attention Racers and MBBC Members Royal Savage Painting by E. Haas You’re Invited to the Royal Savage Brazilian Dinner after the race at MBBC Saturday June 19th, 1999 Dinner includes: Feijoada Traditional black beans dish Cooked with assorted meats, served with rice Vatapa de Galinha com Camarao Chicken stew with Shrimp Cooked with Coconut milk […]