Lake Champlain | Department of Environmental Conservation

Cyanobacteria in Vermont

Cyanobacteria (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.

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WID-CWIP Guide to Phosphorus Accounting Eligibility

August 9, 2024

This document provides guidance and criteria for phosphorus reduction accounting associated with clean water projects that are eligible to receive funding under the Clean Water Initiative Program Funding Policy.

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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.

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Lake Champlain TMDL Basins 5 and 8 Report Cards

TMDL

April 30, 2024

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Clean Water Service Provider Rule - Description of Changes Authorized by the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules

July 27, 2021

Clean Water Service Provider Rule - Description of Changes Authorized by the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules at their meeting July 1, 2021.

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Clean Water Service Provider Rule - Final Adopted

Rules

August 12, 2021

Final Adopted Clean Water Service Provider Rule. Env. Protection Rules Chapter 39. Effective Aug 12, 2021.

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Applicant & Recipient Resources

Clean Water Initiative Program Funding Policy
2023 Flood Response and Recovery
Application Assistance Tools and Guidance
Final Reporting and Guidance Materials
Assessment Protocols/Tools
Operation and Maintenance

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Public Invited to Participate in Lake Champlain Clean Water Implementation Meetings

November 22, 2017

The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) invites residents with connections to Vermont’s waterways to attend public meetings to weigh in on water quality improvement projects and hear updates on the overall restoration plans.