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SUMMARY:Road Salt-focused Education Trip on Lake Champlain for Municipal Staff and Local Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Date/Time: Tuesday\, September 1\, from 2:30–4:30 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-2/
CATEGORIES:Road Salt
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SUMMARY:How Rivers Work: River Science 101 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:We’ll explore basic concepts in river dynamics to learn how to “read” our streams and interpret their behavior over time. In this hands-on workshop and field outing\, we’ll use a stream table to model river dynamics in the classroom\, then walk to the North Branch to examine these processes in action. We’ll then apply these tools to understand why Central Vermont is so vulnerable to flooding. Instructed by Alison Spasyk (Lake Champlain Sea Grant) and Sean Beckett (North Branch Nature Center). \n Click here to register\nTo request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact us at 802-656-4277 or seagrant@uvm.edu at least 2 weeks before the event so we may assist you.
URL:https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/event/how-rivers-work-river-science-101-workshop/
LOCATION:North Branch Nature Center\, 713 Elm St\, Montpelier\, VT\, 05602
CATEGORIES:Flood Preparedness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T183000
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SUMMARY:Flood Resilience Tour: Rivers\, Beavers & Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Join Amanda Garland\, Vermont River Conservancy’s Stewardship Manager\, Alison Spasyk\, Flood Resilience Educator with Lake Champlain Sea Grant\, and Rod Coronado\, Wildlife Programs Director for Sage Mountain Botanical\, for a guided walk along the Jail Branch River above the Barre Flood Control Dam to explore river dynamics\, riparian buffer zones\, and floodplain connectivity. Along the way\, we’ll learn how our history of managing rivers has shaped them today\, discover how beavers can help restore healthier waterways\, and visit a second site to see a beaver flow device—a restoration tool that helps beavers and people coexist. \nWhen \n\nWednesday September 16\, 2026 from 5:00 PM–6:30 PM\n\nWhat to Bring \n\nWater bottle\nBoots and long pants encouraged\n\nMeeting and Parking Location: East Barre \nDirections: From Barre\, travel east on Route 302 through the East Barre traffic circle and continue for approximately 1 mile. The parking area will be on your right\, directly across from Reservoir Road. From Orange\, travel west on Route 302 for approximately 1.5 miles past the town center. The parking area will be on your left\, directly across from Reservoir Road. \n Click here to register\nTo request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact us at 802-656-4277 or seagrant@uvm.edu at least 2 weeks before the event so we may assist you.
URL:https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/event/flood-resilience-tour-rivers-beavers-restoration/
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CATEGORIES:Flood Preparedness
ORGANIZER;CN="Lake Champlain Sea Grant":MAILTO:seagrant@uvm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T130000
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SUMMARY:Research Seminar: Status of Round Goby in Eastern North America: Implications for Lake Champlain
DESCRIPTION:Lake Champlain Sea Grant and the UVM Water Resources Institute are pleased to announce a Fall 2026 Research Seminar Series. This series of five seminars will be held on select Mondays from 12–1 PM throughout the semester\, with an approximately 30–40-minute presentation followed by 20-minutes for questions. Each presentation will be recorded and made available on our website after the event. \n9/21 (Remote via Teams) – Scott George \, Status of Round Goby in Eastern North America: Implications for Lake Champlain. Join online here. \nScott George is a biologist in the Watersheds Research Section of the USGS New York Water Science Center in Troy\, NY. He completed a master’s degree at the State University at Albany (SUNY) in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology on the impact of severe flooding on lotic biota. Scott’s current research is aimed at better understanding riverine fish\, benthic macroinvertebrate\, and periphyton communities and the disturbances that impact them. Specific ongoing projects include monitoring the expansion of Round Goby towards the Hudson River using environmental DNA and other methods\, studying the recovery of fish assemblages in acid-impacted Catskill Mountain streams\, and evaluating the toxicity of sediments to benthic macroinvertebrates in Great Lakes Areas of Concern. \nTo request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact us at 802-656-4277 by 2 weeks before the event so we may assist you.
URL:https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/event/research-webinar-status-of-round-goby-in-eastern-north-america-implications-for-lake-champlain/
CATEGORIES:research webinar
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SUMMARY:Saranac River Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:DATE: OCTOBER 3RD\, 2026\nTIME: 10 AM – 1 PM\nMEET-UP LOCATION:  7 RUGAR STREET\, BEHIND HARRINGTON HALL ON SUNY PLATTSBURGH CAMPUS\n \nWalk along the Saranac River banks and clear trash and other marine debris\, because every day is Earth Day!\n \nClean-up supplies will be provided. To ensure everyone has the proper equipment\, registration is capped at 25 participants. All trash collected will be sorted and recorded.\n\nRegister here\n \nWHAT ELSE SHOULD YOU KNOW?\n \nWhere to park? Park in the parking lot behind Harrington Hall. No parking pass is required for the duration of this event.\n \nWhat should you wear? Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty\, sturdy shoes\, rain gear. This event is rain or shine.\n \nWhat shall you bring? Bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated. If you have cleanup equipment at home (i.e.\, sturdy gloves\, grabber\, bucket)\, you are welcome to bring it.\n\nOnce you have submitted the form\, you will receive a confirmation email from Aveline McCabe (amcca031@plattsburgh.edu).\n\n\nThis opportunity is made possible by the Lake Champlain Basin Marine Debris Coalition\, Lake Champlain Sea Grant\, and the Lake Champlain Committee. To request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact us at 802-656-4277 or seagrant@uvm.edu at least 2 weeks before the event so we may assist you.
URL:https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/event/saranac-river-cleanup/
LOCATION:7 RUGAR STREET\, 7 RUGAR STREET\, Plattsburgh\, NY
CATEGORIES:Community Cleanup
ORGANIZER;CN="Lake Champlain Sea Grant":MAILTO:seagrant@uvm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T120000
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SUMMARY:Research Seminar: Transmissible Cancer Discovered in Catfish in Vermont’s Lakes
DESCRIPTION:Lake Champlain Sea Grant and the UVM Water Resources Institute are pleased to announce a Fall 2026 Research Seminar Series. This series of five seminars will be held on select Mondays from 12–1 PM throughout the semester\, with an approximately 30–40-minute presentation followed by 20-minutes for questions. Each presentation will be recorded and made available on our website after the event. \n10/5 (Hybrid: Teams/Davis Center Room 413) - Julie Dragon\, Transmissible Cancer Discovered in Catfish in Vermont’s Lakes. Join online here. \nJulie Dragon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics\, and is Director of the Bioinformatics Core in the Larner College of Medicine and Director of the Data Science Core for the Vermont Biomedical Research Network. Her work centers on the use of large genomics data sets to address evolutionary\, environmental\, and biomedical questions. Dr. Dragon is committed to leveraging genomics data to address many issues impacting our planet and lives. She has a Ph.D. in Plant Biology from UVM\, where she studied the evolution of an arctic-subarctic section of marsh sedges with Dr. David Barrington. \nTo request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact us at 802-656-4277 or seagrant@uvm.edu at least 2 weeks before the event so we may assist you.
URL:https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/event/research-webinar-julie-dragon-transmissible-cancer-discovered-in-catfish-in-vermonts-lakes/
CATEGORIES:research webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T090000
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SUMMARY:Road Salt Education Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Hyde Park Highway team is once again opening their doors to welcome other municipalities\, private contractors\, municipal staff and boards\, watershed groups\, and others interested in learning about sustainable road salting practices. This year’s Road Salt Education Summit will be held on Wednesday\, October 7\, 2026. The agenda will include a panel discussion about the use of sustainable salting practices and how last winter went for various crews and businesses\, plus hands-on demonstrations showing Hyde Park’s brine-making system and how to calibrate a truck. We have some vendors signed up who will bring equipment and have tables to share their products as well. There is no charge for the event\, but pre-registration is requested. Sponsorships are welcome to assist in providing food and drinks for participants. The registration form is set up to allow sponsors to choose their level of sponsorship. \nAttendees are eligible to earn 2 Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) Certified Snow Professional Credits \nClick here to register\nDraft agenda (subject to change): \n9:00 AM Registration opens \n9:30 AM Welcome and setting the stage for the day \n9:40 AM Panel discussion \n10:40 AM Break and visit vendors \n11:00 AM Hyde Park brine demo \n11:15 AM Calibration demo \n11:35 AM Visit vendors \nNOON Adjourn \nLocation: Hyde Park Highway Garage\, 332 VT-15\, Hyde Park\, VT \nQuestions? Contact Kris Stepenuck\, kstepenu@uvm.edu \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. \nTo request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact us at 802-656-4277 or seagrant@uvm.edu at least 2 weeks before the event so we may assist you.
URL:https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/event/road-salt-education-workshop/
LOCATION:Hyde Park\, VT\, Hyde Park Highway Garage\, 332 Vt-15\, Hyde Park\, VT
CATEGORIES:Road Salt
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T120000
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SUMMARY:Research Seminar: Bridging the Gaps of Vermont’s Emergency Response Capacity
DESCRIPTION:Lake Champlain Sea Grant and the UVM Water Resources Institute are pleased to announce a Fall 2026 Research Seminar Series. This series of five seminars will be held on select Mondays from 12–1 PM throughout the semester\, with an approximately 30–40-minute presentation followed by 20-minutes for questions. Each presentation will be recorded and made available on our website after the event. \n10/19 (Remote via Teams) - Rodrigo Soares \, Bridging the Gaps of Vermont’s Emergency Response Capacity. Join online here.  \nRodrigo Soares is a postdoctoral associate in the UVM Plant and Soil Science Department. He earned his PhD in strategic communication and a masters in mass communication from the University of Central Florida (UCF). Soares has 15 years of experience as a leading practitioner in the communication field\, and seven years of applied research in risk and crisis communication. His work has analyzed disease outbreaks and pandemics such as the Zika virus in Brazil and COVID19\, through a message design perspective. He also tested the adequacy of crisis communication theories in explaining the failures of institutions facing repeated crises\, expanding the understanding of post-crisis learning. His research provides both theoretical advancements and practical applications to the field of risk and crisis communication. \nTo request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact us at 802-656-4277 or seagrant@uvm.edu at least 2 weeks before the event so we may assist you.
URL:https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/event/research-webinar-bridging-the-gaps-of-vermonts-emergency-response-capacity/
CATEGORIES:research webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T120000
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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 \nTo request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact us at 802-656-4277 or seagrant@uvm.edu at least 2 weeks before the event so we may assist you.
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:20261102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T130000
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SUMMARY:Research Seminar: Assessing Mechanisms of Phosphorus Removal at a Lake Champlain Basin Wastewater Treatment Plant
DESCRIPTION:Lake Champlain Sea Grant and the UVM Water Resources Institute are pleased to announce a Fall 2026 Research Seminar Series. This series of five seminars will be held on select Mondays from 12–1 PM throughout the semester\, with an approximately 30–40-minute presentation followed by 20-minutes for questions. Each presentation will be recorded and made available on our website after the event. \n11/2 (Hybrid: Teams/Davis Center Room 413) - Matt Scarborough\, Assessing Mechanisms of Phosphorus Removal at a Lake Champlain Basin Wastewater Treatment Plant. Join online here. \nDr. Scarborough is an Associate Professor in UVM’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. His research focuses on the application of microbiomes to protect the natural environment and public health. His currently focuses on the management of organic wastes with the goal of harnessing reactor microbiomes to convert renewable feedstocks to valuable products and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from landfills with soil microbiomes. Dr. Scarborough earned his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin – Madison\, where he worked as part of the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center. \nTo request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact us at 802-656-4277 or seagrant@uvm.edu at least 2 weeks before the event so we may assist you.
URL:https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/event/research-webinar-assessing-mechanisms-of-phosphorus-removal-at-a-lake-champlain-basin-wastewater-treatment-plant/
CATEGORIES:research webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T120000
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SUMMARY:Research Seminar: Assessing the Impact of Impaired Lakes on Zooplankton Community Responses to Salt Stress
DESCRIPTION:Lake Champlain Sea Grant and the UVM Water Resources Institute are pleased to announce a Fall 2026 Research Seminar Series. This series of five seminars will be held on select Mondays from 12–1 PM throughout the semester\, with an approximately 30–40-minute presentation followed by 20-minutes for questions. Each presentation will be recorded and made available on our website after the event. \n11/16 (Hybrid: Teams/Davis Center Room 413) - Adebukola Aborigho\, Assessing the Impact of Impaired Lakes on Zooplankton Community Responses to Salt Stress. Join online here.   \nAdebukola is pursuing a PhD in Aquatic Ecology from the Rubenstein School of Environment at the University of Vermont\, and conducts research in the Rubenstein Ecosystem Science Laboratory. Her research is focused on studying the effects of multiple stressors on the structure and function of freshwater invertebrates (specifically Zooplankton). Adebukola received her BSc. in Animal and Environmental Biology from the University of Benin\, Nigeria in 2012. She also holds an MSc. in Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Management from the University of Lagos\, Nigeria. \nTo request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact us at 802-656-4277 or seagrant@uvm.edu at least 2 weeks before the event so we may assist you.
URL:https://www.uvm.edu/seagrant/event/research-seminar-assessing-the-impact-of-impaired-lakes-on-zooplankton-community-responses-to-salt-stress/
CATEGORIES:research webinar
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