Resources

For peer-reviewed, scientific publications on research conducted in the Lake Champlain basin region, search our Zotero Library.

Lake Champlain Videos is a series of recently released videos to help people understand the lake and its processes and the actions people can take to protect and improve water quality and keep themselves and their pets safe. Visit our YouTube Channel to see the full playlist.

For Lake Champlain Sea Grant publications that include scientific journal articles, reports, brochures, fact sheets, videos, public service announcements, and other materials about our research, outreach, and education related to the Lake Champlain basin, search below.

Sustainable Salt Practices for Municipalities

Published 2024
This table summarizes a variety of sustainable salt practices that municipalities might consider, and references peer-reviewed and grey literature as related to pros and cons for the environment, costs, liability and service.

Wool and Water program

Published 2024
This video showcases the Adirondack Watershed Institute's (AWI) Wool and Water program. This program uses fiber arts to display environmental monitoring data. Michale Glennon, senior research scientist at AWI, began communicating scientific data through fiber arts in 2022 for the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act. This year, we are celebrating the success of the programand encourage you to get involved!

BLUE BTV 1 Year Report

Published 2023
This report outlines the work completed for the BLUE BTV Residential Stormwater Incentive Program from January 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. This project is a collaborative effort between the City of Burlington, Fitzgerald Environmental Associates (FEA), Just Water Consulting (JWC), Lake Champlain Sea Grant (LCSG), and the University of Vermont.

Broadening Participation in Participatory Science Programs: Insights from Across the Field

Published 2023
This 10 page report synthesizes findings from a survey conducted by Kris Stepenuck of Lake Champlain Sea Grant and Liz McQuain of Louisiana Sea Grant. The survey asked Sea Grant-supported participatory science programs about challenges and successes they have had in broadening participation. This report is meant to help other programs looking to expand participation in participatory science initiatives by sharing common barriers to participation and tips for overcoming them.

Build Your Own Aquaponics System, Step by Step

Published 2023
These videos will take you through how to build an aquaponics system for your home, office, or school from start to finish. Follow along with Dr. Theo Willis as he explains what materials you need, necessary modifications, and the process of setting this up from beginning to end.

Explore the Lake Champlain Watershed poster

Published 2023
This poster was made to accompany an exhibit to educate residents and visitors of the watershed about what a watershed is and what Lake Champlain has to offer.

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