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SUMMARY:Test
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URL:https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/event/test/
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SUMMARY:2027 Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Informational Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 8\, 2026\, at 10 AM Eastern for an informational webinar about the 2027 Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship.\nPlease join the Lake Champlain Sea Grant director\, Anne Jefferson\, and Fellowship Coordinator\, Jessie Curl for this informal Q&A to discuss the Knauss Fellowship opportunity. In this Q&A\, you can ask questions about the application process\, timeline\, past fellows’ experiences\, the matching process\, or anything else you’re thinking about as you consider applying for this opportunity. \nRegistration is required for this meeting. Please register by clicking this link. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIssued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work\, Acts of May 8 and June 30\, 1914\, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture. University of Vermont Extension\, Burlington\, Vermont. University of Vermont Extension\, and U.S. Department of Agriculture\, cooperating\, offer education and employment to everyone without regard to race\, color\, national origin\, gender\, religion\, age\, disability\, political beliefs\, sexual orientation\, and marital or familial status.
URL:https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/event/2027-knauss-marine-policy-fellowship-informational-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom – registration required
ORGANIZER;CN="Lake Champlain Sea Grant":MAILTO:seagrant@uvm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T110000
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SUMMARY:End of season road salt debrief - municipal road foremen and highway supervisors
DESCRIPTION:Road foremen and highway supervisors are invited to an end-of-season gathering to debrief on how the winter went\, share stories about sustainable salting practices\, and discuss what worked well—and what didn’t. We’ll also review a few new resources related to sustainable winter maintenance. In-person and remote attendance is possible. Please register here. There is no cost to attend. \nThis event will take place at the Aiken Forestry Lab conference room on Wednesday\, April 22\, 2026 from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM at 705 Spear St\, South Burlington\, VT. \n(Note: There is also a commercial salt applicator / private contractor-focused debrief on the same date starting at 1 PM. This 11 AM session is targeted to municipal road foremen and highway supervisors.) \nOnce you register\, Kris Stepenuck will invite you to the meeting that will include a Teams meeting link to join if you have selected to join remotely.
URL:https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/event/end-of-season-road-salt-debrief-municipal-road-foremen-and-highway-supervisors/
LOCATION:UVM Aiken Forestry Lab Conference Room\, 705 Spear St\, South Burlington\, Vermont
ORGANIZER;CN="Lake Champlain Sea Grant":MAILTO:seagrant@uvm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T191556
CREATED:20260401T171345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T171345Z
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SUMMARY:End of season road salt debrief - Commercial Salt Applicators
DESCRIPTION:Private contractors & commercial salt applicators are invited to an end-of-season gathering to debrief how the winter went\, share stories about sustainable salting practices\, and discuss what worked well—and what didn’t. We’ll also review a few new resources related to sustainable winter maintenance. In-person and remote attendance is possible. Please register here. There is no cost to attend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIssued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work\, Acts of May 8 and June 30\, 1914\, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture. University of Vermont Extension\, Burlington\, Vermont. University of Vermont Extension\, and U.S. Department of Agriculture\, cooperating\, offer education and employment to everyone without regard to race\, color\, national origin\, gender\, religion\, age\, disability\, political beliefs\, sexual orientation\, and marital or familial status.
URL:https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/event/end-of-season-road-salt-debrief-commercial-salt-applicators/
LOCATION:UVM Aiken Forestry Lab Conference Room\, 705 Spear St\, South Burlington\, Vermont
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T191556
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SUMMARY:Waterfront Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, April 25\, on the Burlington Waterfront for a Cleanup\nTo celebrate Earth Week\, led by the Rozalia Project\, the Lake Champlain Basin Marine Debris Coalition is hosting a waterfront cleanup in Burlington. The cleanup begins at 10:00 AM. Debris sorting\, counting\, and identification begins at 11:30 AM. \nPlease register using this link. \nMeet at either the Community Sailing Center (505 Lake St\, Burlington) or at Waterfront Park (10 College St\, Burlington) to participate. Gloves\, buckets\, and trash grabbers will be provided.
URL:https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/event/waterfront-cleanup/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T191556
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T140640Z
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SUMMARY:Research Webinar: Nutrient Loading from Headwater Streams in the Lake Champlain Basin: Quantifying High-Flow Events
DESCRIPTION:LCSG’s final 2026 Spring Research Webinar will feature a presentation from Alex Amann from SUNY Plattsburgh. \nRapid shifts in water quality during episodic high-flow events can disproportionately affect annual nutrient loading from forested headwater catchments. In the Northeastern United States\, observed increases in total and extreme precipitation over the past century – trends expected to intensify with ongoing climate change – raise concerns about how these events drive watershed nutrient fluxes. In recent decades\, several flooding events in the Lake Champlain Basin (LCB) of NY/VT have been associated with acute deterioration of lake water quality and traditional long-term sampling regimes may underestimate episodic contributions. We are collecting and analyzing high-flow event stream water from four LCB headwater catchments in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. These catchments vary principally in their forest management history and age\, occupying a spectrum from recently harvested timberland to old growth forest. Our focus is on total and dissolved forms of nitrogen and phosphorus\, as well as major cations and anions. Of particular interest is determining precipitation thresholds required to activate strong nutrient export responses\, as well as how the timing and magnitude of these exports varies in each of the catchments during a specific event. This study will contribute to ongoing efforts to refine watershed nutrient budgets and inform nonpoint source pollution mitigation strategies that address downstream water quality issues such as eutrophication under variable hydroclimatic regimes. \nParticipants should expect approximately 30 minutes of presentation\, which will be recorded\, followed by a facilitated\, 30-minute Q&A period. \nRegister in advance for this webinar. \nTo request a disability-related accommodation to participate in any of these webinars\, please contact Lake Champlain Sea Grant / Jessie Curl or seagrant@uvm.edu no later than three weeks before your chosen date so we can assist you.
URL:https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/event/research-webinar-nutrient-loading-from-headwater-streams-in-the-lake-champlain-basin-quantifying-high-flow-events/
LOCATION:Zoom – registration required
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T193000
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SUMMARY:The Flood Safety Act and Beyond: Statewide and Local Efforts to Address Flooding in Rutland and Addison Counties
DESCRIPTION:Join regional organizations for a discussion on Wednesday\, April 29th at 6:00 pm to hear about actions the state and local organizations are taking to reduce flood risk and protect our communities. \nThis event will also provide information on Vermont’s Flood Safety Act\, which is designed to address flood risk through a watershed-wide approach. Planning for resilience now is crucial in preventing further loss of life and property in future storms. This event will help towns and community members understand what the implementation of statewide river corridor protections means for their town and provide time to answer questions related to the Act. \nAll community members are welcome and encouraged to attend! \nPlease register in advance of this meeting\, and a link to join will be provided to your email. \nAgenda:  \n6:00pm – Background\, details\, and timeline of the Flood Safety Act\,   \n6:35pm – Short presentations from local organizations working on flood resilience and water quality projects\, \n7:15pm – Q&A\,  \n7:30pm – End. \nRegister for this online conversation here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/le4E0U_USfWz7-7HQ-2jdA \nPartner organizations for this event include: Poultney Mettowee and Rutland Natural Resources Conservation Districts\, Rutland and Addison County Regional Planning Commissions\, The Nature Conservancy\, Lake Champlain Sea Grant\, and Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation.
URL:https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/event/the-flood-safety-act-and-beyond-statewide-and-local-efforts-to-address-flooding-in-rutland-and-addison-counties/
LOCATION:Zoom – registration required
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T194654Z
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SUMMARY:International Plastic Pellet Count in Plattsburgh
DESCRIPTION:Sign up to join Lake Champlain Sea Grant\, the Lake Champlain Basin Marine Debris Coalition\, and other statewide\, national\, and global environmental groups for the Second Annual International Plastic Pellet Count! \nInternational Plastic Pellet Count is a global day of action and month-long effort each May\, where volunteers around the world search for plastic pellets on riverbanks\, lakeshores\, and beaches. Participants record what they find to build a clearer picture of pollution that is often invisible\, unregulated\, and underreported. That information is then used to inform strong policies and regulations. \nMeet us at the Plattsburgh City Beach (near the Cabana Beach Bar) \nPlease register using this link.
URL:https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/event/international-plastic-pellet-count-in-plattsburgh/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T143000
DTSTAMP:20260619T191556
CREATED:20260401T171706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T171706Z
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SUMMARY:Session One - Resilient Sites: Managing Stormwater Runoff with Infiltration Basins
DESCRIPTION:Learn tangible\, hands-on skills for managing stormwater and reducing runoff\nIn this FREE workshop\, you’ll discover how to reduce runoff\, improve water quality\, and create more flood-resilient sites. While aimed at contractors\, earth-movers\, and natural resource pros\, all students —from homeowners to trail builders—will walk away with the skills to tackle stormwater challenges on residential sites. This is a hybrid training with online components followed by a hands-on in-person training. \nLearn more and register by clicking here.  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIssued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work\, Acts of May 8 and June 30\, 1914\, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture. University of Vermont Extension\, Burlington\, Vermont. University of Vermont Extension\, and U.S. Department of Agriculture\, cooperating\, offer education and employment to everyone without regard to race\, color\, national origin\, gender\, religion\, age\, disability\, political beliefs\, sexual orientation\, and marital or familial status.
URL:https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/event/session-one-resilient-sites-managing-stormwater-runoff-with-infiltration-basins/
LOCATION:Zoom – registration required
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T143000
DTSTAMP:20260619T191556
CREATED:20260401T171837Z
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SUMMARY:Session Two - Resilient Sites: Managing Stormwater Runoff with Infiltration Basins
DESCRIPTION:Learn tangible\, hands-on skills for managing stormwater and reducing runoff\nIn this FREE workshop\, you’ll discover how to reduce runoff\, improve water quality\, and create more flood-resilient sites. While aimed at contractors\, earth-movers\, and natural resource pros\, all students —from homeowners to trail builders—will walk away with the skills to tackle stormwater challenges on residential sites. This is a hybrid training with online components followed by a hands-on in-person training. \nLearn more and register by clicking here.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIssued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work\, Acts of May 8 and June 30\, 1914\, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture. University of Vermont Extension\, Burlington\, Vermont. University of Vermont Extension\, and U.S. Department of Agriculture\, cooperating\, offer education and employment to everyone without regard to race\, color\, national origin\, gender\, religion\, age\, disability\, political beliefs\, sexual orientation\, and marital or familial status.
URL:https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/event/session-two-resilient-sites-managing-stormwater-runoff-with-infiltration-basins/
LOCATION:Zoom – registration required
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T191556
CREATED:20260401T172033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T172033Z
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SUMMARY:In-Person Training for Resilient Sites: Managing Stormwater Runoff with Infiltration Basins
DESCRIPTION:Learn tangible\, hands-on skills for managing stormwater and reducing runoff\nIn this FREE workshop\, you’ll discover how to reduce runoff\, improve water quality\, and create more flood-resilient sites. While aimed at contractors\, earth-movers\, and natural resource pros\, all students —from homeowners to trail builders—will walk away with the skills to tackle stormwater challenges on residential sites. This is a hands-on\, in-person training. Participants should register & attend the online components (offered on May 4 and May 7) before attending the in-person training.  \nLearn more and register by clicking here.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIssued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work\, Acts of May 8 and June 30\, 1914\, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture. University of Vermont Extension\, Burlington\, Vermont. University of Vermont Extension\, and U.S. Department of Agriculture\, cooperating\, offer education and employment to everyone without regard to race\, color\, national origin\, gender\, religion\, age\, disability\, political beliefs\, sexual orientation\, and marital or familial status.
URL:https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/event/in-person-training-for-resilient-sites-managing-stormwater-runoff-with-infiltration-basins/
LOCATION:7865 Main Street\, Waitsfield\, VT\, 7865 Main Street\, Waitsfield\, VT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T160000
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SUMMARY:World Fish Migration Day
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 23\, 2026 from 10 AM – 4 PM \nMeet members of the Boquet River Association and our St Regis Canoe Outfitters Guides at 10 AM at the community center at Noblewood Park. Shuttles to the put-in at Gililland Park\, canoes\, kayaks\, and instruction provided! \nAll ages and abilities are welcome. \nWe will follow the route of a migrating salmon – you might even see one! – and paddle the scenic Boquet River back to Noblewood for food and activities for a free\, fun-for-the-whole-family day!
URL:https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/event/world-fish-migration-day/
LOCATION:Noblewood Park\, Willsboro\, NY
ORGANIZER;CN="Boquet River Association":MAILTO:info@boquet-river.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T191556
CREATED:20260505T180724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T180724Z
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SUMMARY:Shaping the Next Generation of Great Lakes Spill Responders
DESCRIPTION:Responding to oil spills in the Great Lakes brings unique challenges. Response tools and techniques are rapidly evolving\, and our understanding of how oil impacts the freshwater environment is changing as research expands. The GLCOE aims to help prepare the next generation of spill responders through an internship program with the U.S. Coast Guard Academy\, various workshops\, and community outreach events. \nRegister by clicking here. \nPresenter: Allison Snider\, civilian research scientist\, U.S. Coast Guard Great Lakes Oil Spill Center of Expertise (GLCOE)
URL:https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/event/shaping-the-next-generation-of-great-lakes-spill-responders/
ORGANIZER;CN="Lake Champlain Sea Grant":MAILTO:seagrant@uvm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T191556
CREATED:20260601T165317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T165317Z
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SUMMARY:GEMS Stormwater Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join LCC and students at Georgia Elementary & Middle School for a site tour of the school’s gravel wetland! \nWhere: Georgia Elementary & Middle School – 4416 Rt. 7\, Georgia\, VT 05478 – Front lawn area facing Rt. 7 near the welcome sign \nWhen: Thursday\, June 4\, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nWhat: LCC has partnered with students in the Cultivating Pathways leadership group at GEMS to learn about\, teach about\, and enhance the gravel wetland that was constructed on their campus last summer through Vermont Green Schools. We learned about stormwater\, native plants\, effective communication strategies\, how gravel wetlands work\, and shared what we learned with students in the elementary school. We are excited to share the culmination of much of our work from the school year with the unveiling of the native plant landscaping design and the interpretive sign we designed with local partners. \nRSVPs not necessary; please contact Eileen at eileenf@lakechamplaincommittee.org or (802) 659-1461 with questions. \nThank you to partners involved in this project: The Lake Champlain Sea Grant\, Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation\, Shelburne Farms\, Maddocks Landscaping\, Greenleaf Designs\, the amazing educators and personnel at GEMS who helped make this happen\, including Karen Lehning\, Scott Thompson\, Eric Hadd\, Jeff Hamel\, and the third and fourth grade educator team. \nThis project has been funded wholly or in part by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under assistance agreement (LC00A01526) to NEIWPCC in partnership with the Lake Champlain Basin Program.
URL:https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/event/gems-stormwater-open-house/
LOCATION:Georgia Elementary & Middle School\, 4416 Rt. 7\, Georgia\, VT\, 05478\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T163000
DTSTAMP:20260619T191556
CREATED:20260527T171411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T172120Z
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SUMMARY:Aquaculture in Vermont and New England: A Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join Lake Champlain Sea Grant and partners for Aquaculture in Vermont and New England: A Community Conversation will bring together agency partners\, producers\, chefs\, researchers\, educators\, and community members for an informal discussion about the current and future role of aquaculture in Vermont and the broader region. Although Vermont’s aquaculture sector is small\, there is growing regional interest in fish culture\, aquaponics\, shellfish and seaweed farming\, land-based production systems\, local seafood markets\, and circular food systems. This event will include brief presentations on regional aquaculture trends\, Vermont hatcheries and aquatic resource considerations\, aquaponics\, and local seafood markets\, followed by a moderated panel and audience discussion. Participants are welcome to continue informal conversations afterward at Juniper. \n Register by Clicking here\nDate: Monday\, June 8\nLocation: Hotel Vermont\, 41 Cherry Street\, Burlington\, VT 05401\nTime: Formal program: 2:30–4:30 PM\nInformal arrival and networking begins at 2:15 PM \nTentative Agenda \n2:15–2:30 PM — Arrival and informal networking \n2:30–2:40 PM — Welcome and framing remarks \nWelcome\, purpose of the event\, and acknowledgment of Hotel Vermont. \n2:40–2:55 PM — Aquaculture in Vermont and the region: Regional context and local possibilities – John Brawley\, Lake Champlain Sea Grant \nBrief overview of aquaculture in our region\, Vermont’s current small aquaculture footprint\, and possible future directions. \n2:55–3:15 PM — Hatcheries\, fish health\, regulations\, and Vermont’s aquatic resources – Tom Jones and Paige Blaker\, Vermont Fish & Wildlife \nFish culture systems\, hatcheries\, aquatic resource protection\, species movement\, fish health\, biosecurity\, and Vermont regulatory considerations for aquaculture operations. \n3:15–3:35 PM — Aquaponics and circular food systems in Vermont – Holly Counter-Beaver\, Finn and Roots \nA producer perspective on aquaponics\, integrated food production\, market opportunities\, operational realities\, and lessons learned in Vermont. \n3:35–3:50 PM — Local seafood\, restaurants\, and consumer perspectives – Doug Paine\, Westport Hospitality/Hotel Vermont  \nChef/restaurant perspective on sourcing\, quality\, consumer perceptions\, and the role restaurants can play in seafood education. \n3:50–4:30 PM — Moderated panel and audience discussion \nPresenters and invited panelists. \nAfterward – Informal conversation at Juniper \nParticipants are welcome to continue the conversation at Juniper.
URL:https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/event/aquaculture-in-vermont-and-new-england-a-community-conversation/
LOCATION:Hotel Vermont\, 41 Cherry Street\, Burlington\, Vermont\, 05401
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T191556
CREATED:20260608T135847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T135847Z
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SUMMARY:Community Waterfront Cleanup - Downtown Winooski
DESCRIPTION:Join us and the Lake Champlain Committee (LCC) on Saturday\, June 13th\, for a waterfront cleanup in Winooski! We will meet at 20 Winooski Falls Way\, Winooski at 10:00 AM. The trash tally will start at 11:30 AM.  \nGloves\, buckets\, and grabbers will be provided\, but if you have supplies\, please bring them. Don’t forget a water bottle and sunscreen! \nClick here to register\n  \n 
URL:https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/event/community-waterfront-cleanup-downtown-winooski/
LOCATION:20 Winooski Falls Way\, 20 Winooski Falls Way\, Winooski\, VT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T191556
CREATED:20260505T180909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T180909Z
UID:3568-1781697600-1781701200@www.uvm.edu
SUMMARY:Potentially Polluting Shipwrecks in the Great Lakes
DESCRIPTION:In 2013\, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) published its comprehensive “Risk Assessment for Potentially Polluting Wrecks in U.S. Waters\,” which identified five potentially polluting shipwrecks in the Great Lakes. One of these five shipwrecks\, the tank barge Argo that sank in 1937 in Lake Erie\, loaded with a toxic high-benzene cargo\, was found to be leaking soon after its discovery in 2015.\nThis webinar will discuss the multi-agency response to the leaking tank barge Argo and the challenges responders faced in successfully removing the pollution threat and protecting public safety. The four remaining potentially polluting wrecks identified in NOAA’s report will also be discussed\, including the freighter Prins Willem V at a depth of about 75-feet off the coast of Milwaukee and the freighter Material Service at a depth of about 35-feet off Calumet Harbor in Lake Michigan; the freighter Monrovia at a depth of about 140-feet off Thunder Bay in Lake Huron; and the Edmund Fitzgerald at a depth of about 530-feet off Whitefish Bay in Lake Superior. Advances in technology and the techniques of recovering oil and pollutants at depth will also be presented. \nClick here to register. \nPresenter: Jim Elliott\, Chief Operating Officer\, T&T Group of Companies
URL:https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/event/potentially-polluting-shipwrecks-in-the-great-lakes/
ORGANIZER;CN="Lake Champlain Sea Grant":MAILTO:seagrant@uvm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T190000
DTSTAMP:20260619T191556
CREATED:20260616T153657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T164154Z
UID:4107-1782579600-1782586800@www.uvm.edu
SUMMARY:Flood Preparedness Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn about how to prepare for future flooding and strategies you can take at home to prevent damage from flooding. This workshop will cover where to access emergency alerts\, practical steps for preventing flood damage\, and safe cleanup practices to prevent mold growth after a flood. We will also discuss the science behind flooding and drought in our region and how we can plan to adapt to future conditions. This meeting will be offered online and in person at the Islamic Society of Vermont. It is requested that those attending in person wear long sleeves\, socks\, and hair coverings. \nWhen: Saturday\, June 27th\, 5-7pm\nWhere: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88606750852
URL:https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/event/flood-preparedness-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Flood Preparedness,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T191556
CREATED:20260612T175321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T180828Z
UID:4056-1783418400-1783425600@www.uvm.edu
SUMMARY:Cyanobacteria-focused Education Trip on Lake Champlain for Science Writers and Media
DESCRIPTION:Date/Time: Tuesday\, July 7\, from 10 AM–12 PM \nLocation: 3 College St\, Burlington\, VT (on the south side of the Rubenstein Ecosystem Sciences/ECHO building). Please note that parking there requires an hourly payment. \n\n\n\nA trip aboard the R/V Marcelle Melosira will be offered for science writers and media from across the Lake Champlain Basin on July 7 from 10:00 AM to noon. This trip on Lake Champlain will focus on cyanobacteria blooms and will include short presentations by several leading researchers in the Lake Champlain Basin about the status of cyanobacteria blooms in the lake and other waterbodies in the Basin.  \nThere will be an opportunity for the trip participants to engage in one-on-one interviews with the researchers and a hands-on activity/demonstration (challenge by choice) to sample the lake water and see some of the cyanobacteria up close through microscopes connected to a large screen display in the classroom aboard the R/V.  \nRegistration is on a first-come\, first-served basis.  \nClick here to register
URL:https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/event/cyanobacteria-science-writers/
CATEGORIES:Boat Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Lake Champlain Sea Grant":MAILTO:seagrant@uvm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T191556
CREATED:20260604T180835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T180230Z
UID:3903-1783692000-1783699200@www.uvm.edu
SUMMARY:VT Public Boat Trip on Lake Champlain Aboard the R/V Marcelle Melosira
DESCRIPTION:Date/Time: Friday\, July 10\, 2:00-4:00 pm\n\nLocation: 3 College St\, Burlington\, VT (on the south side of the Rubenstein Ecosystem Sciences/ECHO building). Parking there requires hourly payment separate from public boat trip fees.\nCost: $45/person\nAge minimum to participate: 8 years old\n\nJoin Lake Champlain Sea Grant and UVM Extension staff aboard the state-of-the-art research vessel\, the Marcelle Melosira to learn about Lake Champlain in a two-hour tour. “Lake Champlain Live” will provide participants with an opportunity to learn about and try their hands as limnologists (i.e.\, those who study inland waters). Following an interactive introduction to the geology and formation of the Lake Champlain basin and the lake\, participants will learn about biological\, chemical\, and physical measurements limnologists make to improve our understanding of the lake\, its watershed\, and our impacts on them. Participants will engage in activities such as towing for and identifying plankton and monitoring water clarity.\nClick here to register
URL:https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/event/vt-public-boat-trip-on-lake-champlain-aboard-the-r-v-marcelle-melosira/
CATEGORIES:Public Boat Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T191556
CREATED:20260505T181040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T181040Z
UID:3570-1784116800-1784120400@www.uvm.edu
SUMMARY:Stream Studies and Ecological Response Following the February 2023 Train Derailment in East Palestine
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will focus on the 2023 train derailment in East Palestine. Response activities will be discussed along with other restoration and remediation efforts. Aquatic ecological impacts and recovery will complete the discussion. \nClick here to register. \nPresenter: William Zawiski\, environmental supervisor\, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Division of Surface Water
URL:https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/event/stream-studies-and-ecological-response-following-the-february-2023-train-derailment-in-east-palestine/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T191556
CREATED:20260612T173721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T201546Z
UID:4053-1784127600-1784134800@www.uvm.edu
SUMMARY:Road Salt-focused Education Trip on Lake Champlain for Municipal Staff and Local Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Date/Time: Wednesday\, July 15\, from 3–5 PM. \nLocation: 3 College St\, Burlington\, VT (on the south side of the Rubenstein Ecosystem Sciences/ECHO building). Please note that parking there requires an hourly payment. \nCost: $30 for municipal leaders; free for road foremen \nLake Champlain Sea Grant is hosting a unique trip aboard the R/V Marcelle Melosira for municipal staff and board members. The trip is designed to bring together municipal road foremen and crews with selectboard and conservation commission members and other community leaders for an exchange of knowledge related to sustainable winter road salting practices. We will also talk about water quality and how road salt can impact life in streams and lakes.  \nEach participant is encouraged to bring along a sample of water from a local stream\, pond\, or lake near where they live. During the excursion on Lake Champlain\, each person will test their water sample to assess its electrical conductivity. This can be used to estimate how much chloride is in the water\, much of which comes from road salt spread in the winter months. Participants will also sample from Lake Champlain and measure its electrical conductivity\, and will have the option to collect zooplankton (tiny organisms that live suspended in the water).  \nRegistration is on a first-come\, first-served basis. All participants must be in close-toed shoes to board the boat. \nClick here to register\n— \nIf you require an accommodation related to a disability\, please contact Accessibility Services at least 2 weeks prior to your selected date by emailing access@uvm.edu and copying seagrant@uvm.edu\, or calling (802) 656-7753. \nCancellations must be made more than 1 week before the trip so we can allow someone from the waitlist to participate. Email cancellations to seagrant@uvm.edu. \nIf the boat is not able to sail due to weather conditions and the event is canceled\, you will be notified via email. The Staff and boat Captain will do their best to make a decision within 12 hours of the trip.
URL:https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/event/road-salt-focused-education-trip-on-lake-champlain-for-municipal-staff-and-local-leaders/
CATEGORIES:Road Salt
ORGANIZER;CN="Lake Champlain Sea Grant":MAILTO:seagrant@uvm.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T134500
DTSTAMP:20260619T191556
CREATED:20260507T192312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T145209Z
UID:3623-1784202300-1784209500@www.uvm.edu
SUMMARY:NY Public Boat Trips on Lake Champlain Aboard the R/V Marcelle Melosira
DESCRIPTION:Date/Time: Two trip options are available: 11:45 AM-1:45 PM and 2:00 PM-4:00 PM. \nLocation: Plattsburgh City Marina\, 2 Dock Street\, Plattsburgh. On-site parking available. \nCost: $30/person \nMinimum age to participate: 8 years old \nAccessibility: Please be aware that access to the boat will require climbing a ladder up and down. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Lake Champlain Sea Grant and UVM Extension staff aboard the state-of-the-art research vessel\, the Marcelle Melosira to learn about Lake Champlain in a two-hour tour.\n“Lake Champlain Live” will provide participants with an opportunity to learn about and try their hands as limnologists (i.e.\, those who study freshwater ecosystems like lakes\, rivers and streams). Following an interactive introduction to the geology and formation of the Lake Champlain basin and the lake\, participants will learn about biological\, chemical and physical measurements limnologists make to improve our understanding of the lake\, its watershed\, and our impacts on them. Participants will engage in activities such as towing for and identifying plankton and monitoring water clarity.\n\nOnline advance registration is required. \nClick here to register \nFor questions\, please contact Aude Lochet at aloch001@plattsburgh.edu \n  \n 
URL:https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/event/ny-public-boat-trips-aboard-the-r-v-marcelle-melosira/
LOCATION:Plattsburgh City Marina\, 2 Dock Street\, Plattsburgh\, NY
CATEGORIES:Public Boat Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Lake Champlain Sea Grant":MAILTO:seagrant@uvm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T191556
CREATED:20260611T172222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T172528Z
UID:4036-1784795400-1784808000@www.uvm.edu
SUMMARY:Williston Stormwater Infrastructure Site Visit Day: New Implementation\, Lessons Learned\, and Innovative Solutions
DESCRIPTION:The Lake Champlain Sea Grant Green Infrastructure Collaborative is partnering with the Town of Williston to host a stormwater infrastructure site visit day. We will meet with stormwater managers and designers for this event to view several stormwater management practices and discuss maintenance considerations and lessons learned. The projects include: \n-Gravel wetland completed in Fall 2025 \n-In progress gravel wetland installation (planned) \n-Stormwater ponds in residential neighborhoods \n-Infiltration basins \nParticipation is open to any interested stormwater practitioners\, such as designers\, maintenance professionals\, engineers\, agency staff\, contractors\, project managers\, municipal staff\, and students. Registration will be first come\, first serve and space is limited to 25 people. We will meet at the Williston Town Offices and then drive between sites to visit and discuss each project. \nClick here to register \nQuestions? Contact Jill Sarazen: jillian.sarazen@uvm.edu\nSign up by Friday\, July 17. \nJuly 29 is our designated rain date.
URL:https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/event/williston-stormwater-infrastructure-site-visit-day-new-implementation-lessons-learned-and-innovative-solutions/
LOCATION:Williston Town Offices\, 7900 Williston Rd\, Williston\, VT
CATEGORIES:Green Infrastructure
ORGANIZER;CN="Lake Champlain Sea Grant":MAILTO:seagrant@uvm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T191556
CREATED:20260505T181136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T181136Z
UID:3572-1787140800-1787144400@www.uvm.edu
SUMMARY:Plastic Paradox
DESCRIPTION:Plastic provides a real paradox in the world of material science. It is incredibly strong\, but without the mass that similar strength materials usually possess. In addition\, it is very moldable and can be contorted into a myriad of commonplace\, super-utilitarian items. The versatility and durability of plastic allow it to be used in place of a myriad of natural materials\, but these same features make it an environmental bane. This webinar will explore this paradox and what it means for waters. \nClick here to register. \nPresenter: Sherri (Sam) Mason\, director\, Gannon University Project NePTWNE
URL:https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/event/plastic-paradox/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T191556
CREATED:20260505T181252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T181252Z
UID:3574-1789560000-1789563600@www.uvm.edu
SUMMARY:Lake Champlain Environmental Sensitivity Index Mapping
DESCRIPTION:Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) maps provide a concise summary of coastal resources that face potential risk in the event of an oil or chemical spill nearby. Incident response managers use these maps from a wide range of federal and state agencies to identify vulnerable coastal locations and guide decision-making about where and how to prioritize emergency response and restoration activities. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has established guidance and developed a portal for publishing nationally consistent ESI maps. The Lake Champlain Basin Program\, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\, and U.S. Geological Survey recognize the need to create these maps for the 587 miles of Lake Champlain shoreline so that protection priorities and response strategies can be identified\, allowing rapid response in the case of an oil or chemical spill. This presentation will provide an overview of the Lake Champlain Environmental Sensitivity Index Mapping. \nClick here to register. \nPresenter: Ben Fisher\, physical scientist\, U.S. Geological Survey New York Water Science Center
URL:https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/event/lake-champlain-environmental-sensitivity-index-mapping/
ORGANIZER;CN="Lake Champlain Sea Grant":MAILTO:seagrant@uvm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T191556
CREATED:20260401T172207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T172207Z
UID:3144-1791363600-1791378000@www.uvm.edu
SUMMARY:Road Salt Education Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for this road salt education workshop. More details coming soon! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIssued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work\, Acts of May 8 and June 30\, 1914\, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture. University of Vermont Extension\, Burlington\, Vermont. University of Vermont Extension\, and U.S. Department of Agriculture\, cooperating\, offer education and employment to everyone without regard to race\, color\, national origin\, gender\, religion\, age\, disability\, political beliefs\, sexual orientation\, and marital or familial status.
URL:https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/event/road-salt-education-workshop/
LOCATION:Hyde Park\, VT\, Hyde Park\, VT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T191556
CREATED:20260401T172552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T172552Z
UID:3148-1797422400-1797426000@www.uvm.edu
SUMMARY:Research Webinar: Exploring How Mild Winters and Storm Events Influence Soil and Nutrient Transport in Lake Champlain Basin Streams
DESCRIPTION:In this research webinar\, Dr. Clayton Williams will present his Vermont Water Resources and Lake Studies Center project results. An abstract for this presentation will be available soon. \nParticipants should expect approximately 30 minutes of presentation\, which will be recorded\, followed by a facilitated\, 30-minute Q&A period. \nRegister in advance for this webinar. \nTo request a disability-related accommodation to participate in any of these webinars\, please contact Lake Champlain Sea Grant / Jessie Curl at 802-656-1159 or seagrant@uvm.edu no later than three weeks before your chosen date so we can assist you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIssued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work\, Acts of May 8 and June 30\, 1914\, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture. University of Vermont Extension\, Burlington\, Vermont. University of Vermont Extension\, and U.S. Department of Agriculture\, cooperating\, offer education and employment to everyone without regard to race\, color\, national origin\, gender\, religion\, age\, disability\, political beliefs\, sexual orientation\, and marital or familial status.
URL:https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/event/research-webinar-exploring-how-mild-winters-and-storm-events-influence-soil-and-nutrient-transport-in-lake-champlain-basin-streams/
LOCATION:Zoom – registration required
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