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The Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds (FOVLAP) is one of the oldest nonprofit stakeholders to promote Vermont water quality. From its inception in 1972 and evolution into a statewide organization in 2001, FOVLAP remains dedicated to fostering environmental quality standards and preserving Vermont lakes, ponds, watersheds, and aquatic ecosystems.
Invasive species are “non-native (or alien) to the ecosystem and are likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.
We base our advocacy work upon the currently accepted science, expert consensus, and policies that support our mission. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3), FOVLAP does not engage in paid lobbying.
There are over 800 lakes and ponds in Vermont. Learn what you can do to help protect them.
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Japanese Knotweed and Goatscaping
Japanese knotweed has aggressively invaded natural habitats, outcompeting native plants and taking over waterfront areas throughout VT. Learn how goatscaping can help manage it.
Webinar Recording: Who Shares Your Shoreline?
Shorelines are critical habitats for wildlife and natural corridors of movement through the landscape, frequently supporting higher levels of biodiversity than surrounding habitats.
Open Positions on the FOVLAP Board
We have several open positions on the FOVLAP Board. If you are dedicated like we are to protecting and preserving Vermont's water resources for this and future generations, join us!
Thank you Greeters!
We are grateful for all the Greeters around Vermont who dedicated their summers to protecting our lakes from the spread of invasive species. A big thank you also to the Lake Associations who support the program. This important work couldn't be done without them!
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This Zoom webinar will provide an overview of Lakes and Ponds permitting in Vermont, how compliance with permits is tracked, and how the Department of Environmental Conservation handles enforcement issues. The talk will provide an overview of the many enforcement pathways and timelines.
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