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Interim Phosphorus Reduction Calculator Tool

February 6, 2025
This spreadsheet tool has been developed to provide estimated annual phosphorus load reductions based on anticipated project implementation metrics to support project prioritization and initial cost effectiveness calculations. This tool is subject to change, please confirm the version of the tool you are using matches the current available version posted on this page. This tool is for planning and prioritization purposes only, DEC will calculate final phosphorus reduction credit following project closeout and confirmation of final project metrics as implemented.

CWIP Clean Water Project Data Reporting Standards

Guidance
June 25, 2024
This Excel spreadsheet outlines how to report on clean water projects across land use sectors (agriculture, cross sector, developed lands, natural resources, and wastewater). Project types that we collect data on in each sector have the following information to help standardize reporting across partners: project type, practice type if applicable, a definition and minimum standards required to meet clean water reporting requirements, applicable performance measures, and data that would be required to estimate a phosphorus reduction.

State Selects Contractor to Assess Phosphorus Management Options in Lake Carmi

December 12, 2017

The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is pleased to announce the selection of a contractor to conduct the first phase of the Lake Carmi In-Lake Phosphorus Management Project. The objective of this phase is to identify the most cost-effective strategy to reduce in-lake phosphorus. The three-phase project is a key part of the lar

State Announces Lake Memphremagog Restoration Plan, Public Meetings to be held November 9th and 14th

November 8, 2017

The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is holding two public meetings to present the Lake Memphremagog, Coaticook and Tomifobia Rivers Tactical Basin Plan, which outlines how the State will achieve new phosphorus pollution targets for the Memphremagog Watershed in Vermont.

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