The ’99 University Mall Boat Show (Jan 22-24) gave mall goers an opportunity to think about the inevitable thaw that is yet months away. The next local boat show is in Plattsburgh April 17-18
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Contact these Representatives Robert Helm 802-265-2145 & Michael Vinton Find your local representative’s eddress Legislative Directory E-mail the entire House to express your opinion! Representatives E-mail the entire Senate to express your opinion! Senators Vermont Legislators Consider Fees for Non-motorized Vessels According The Associated Press Representative Robert Helm, Republican—Castleton, (Chairman of the Vermont House Fish […]
New regulations requiring operators of all power driven recreational boats in Canada to obtain an “Operator Card” (an operator license) were adopted by the government during the week of January 11, 1999. Operators of power driven boats will have to obtain “Operator Cards” according to the following schedule: September 15, 1999 – All operators born […]
The Lake Champlain Basin Program is seeking to fund community based projects that will help implement Opportunities for Action: An Evolving Plan for the Future of the Lake Champlain Basin. Up to $145,000 will be available through LCBP’s Annual Priorities grants program and up to $63,000 is available through the Partnership Program sponsored by Vermont […]
The Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain’s Future met on Monday January 18th and approved it’s action plan for 1999. The Citizens Advisory Committee is an advocacy group following up on work done by the Lake Champlain Basin Program in Opportunities for Action. The goal set forth by Chair, Buzz Hoerr, is to “shorten […]
The snow may be high but that didn’t stop thousands of sportsmen from turning out to check out over 100 exibitors with the latest fishing and hunting gear at the Sportsman Classic in St. Albans. There was plenty for all to do and see. From a live fish pond for kids, to an ice fishing […]
Vermont Fish and Wildlife passed new regulations on Perch and Crappie fishing in 1997. The new rules went into effect November 1, 1997. The new law is 10 VSA App. #122. According to Chief Warden, Lt. Robert J. Rooks, the department started out in early 1998 with warnings and also a checks on buyer compliance. […]
“This Old House” for boats Hosted by John Greviskis, Ship Shape TV is modeled after the home improvement series “This Old Hose”. Ship Shape TV is a weekly show and reaches over 30 million homes on the Speedvision and Sunshine cable networks. Greviskis, writes, directs, produces and stars in the show, which is designed to […]
Burlington Parks and Recreation Commission is considering Personal Watercraft Regulations for the Burlington Waterfront. A public Hearing will take place at the Burlington Boathouse on Tuesday January 5th 18:00. Parks and Recreation was charged by the City Council in October to consider what other municipalities are doing to control personal watercraft and make recommendation to […]