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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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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!
ANR Secretary Testifies Before Congress
Vermont’s secretary of natural resources said she supported a federal bill aimed at limiting cost hikes for water ratepayers associated with large data centers.
Recording of Annual Meeting 2026: New Tools for Lake Health
Recording of Annual Meeting 2026: New Tools for Lake Health
