Lake St. Catherine
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.
Maintaining healthy shorelands is one of the best ways to ensure a healthy lake. Using Best Management Practices (BMPs) around the lake can contribute to a healthier lake.
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H.84 – An act relating to the permitting of indirect discharges
This bill proposes to clarify how indirect discharges of wastewater in the State are permitted, including compliance with the Vermont Water Quality Standards and the Agency of Natural Resources' pending Antidegradation Implementation Rule.
H.64 – An act relating to prohibiting wake boats on oligotrophic lakes
This bill proposes to allow the municipality or municipalities surrounding an oligotrophic lake to prohibit the use of wake boats.
H.51 – An act relating to establishing the Aquatic Nuisance Prevention Pass for use of State waters
This bill would require the Commissioner of Fish and Wildlife to issue the Aquatic Nuisance Prevention Pass to operate vessels in the waters of the State.
H.31 – An act relating aquatic nuisance control
This bill proposes to establish a moratorium on the issuance of an aquatic nuisance control permit by the Secretary of Natural Resources.
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In this virtual talk, Clean Water Initiative Program (CWIP)'s TMDL Tracking and Accounting Coordinator, Claire Madden, will provide an overview of Vermont's clean water progress.
A public meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 15, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. to discussed the proposed draft wake boat rules.
The Vermont Lay Monitoring Program (LMP) trains and equips volunteers (or Lay Monitors) to conduct periodic lake water quality sampling from their boat using quality-assured methods.
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Lake St. Catherine Association
Lake St. Catherine is located on the western border of Vermont. The association is a volunteer organization of 15 Trustees who work year-round to fulfill their mission.