News from and about the Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds.
Japanese knotweed has aggressively invaded natural habitats, outcompeting native plants and taking over waterfront areas throughout VT. Learn how goatscaping can help manage it.
Shorelines are critical habitats for wildlife and natural corridors of movement through the landscape, frequently supporting higher levels of biodiversity than surrounding habitats.
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!
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
