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.
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Artist-in-Residence and CVNHP Grants
The Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP), in coordination with NEIWPCC, offers funding for projects that interpret the region’s natural and cultural resources, as well as Artist-in-Residence programs that engage the public through the arts.
Fall 2026 Research Seminar Series
This series of five seminars will be held on select Mondays from 12–1 PM throughout the semester. Each presentation will be recorded and made available after the event.
FOVLAP Annual Meeting: New Tools for Lake Health
On September 10th, 2026, 9:30am – 2:45pm the Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds will hold our Annual Meeting, in person at the Vermont Historical Society in Barre, VT and via Zoom. This meeting is sponsored by the Vermont DEC, Watershed Management Division, Lakes and Ponds Program.
Road Salt-focused Education Trip on Lake Champlain
Lake 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.
