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Cyanobacteria in Vermont

Icon to access cyanobacteria volunteer monitoring recruitment flyerCyanobacteria (also known as blue-green algae) are common native organisms in lakes, ponds and rivers around the world.  In Vermont, they can be found in any water body, river or stream.  Some species of cyanobacteria produce toxins and these toxins have been documented in some Vermont lakes.

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

Cyanotoxin Monitoring Program

The summer of 2024 marks the tenth year of DWGPD's voluntary cyanotoxin monitoring program for public drinking water systems. This program offers no-cost analysis of raw and finished water for microcystin (a potent liver toxin produced by some species of cyanobacteria) to surface water systems across the state.  Samples are analyzed on a weekly basis from July to early November by the Vermont Agriculture and Environmental Laboratory (VAEL).

Thank you for your patience as we update this page and consolidate data for ease of access.

 

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