Lake Champlain phosphorus

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.

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

27 July 2021

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

Rules

Clean Water Service Provider Rule - Final Adopted

12 August 2021

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

Clean Water Lecture Series

Four panels of pictures; 1. Riparian buffer, 2. waterfall, 3. person on trail bridge, 4. a lake

The Department of Environmental Conservation hosts a monthly lecture series on a variety of clean water-related topics. Lectures are free and open to the public online via webinar (Microsoft Teams). See below for more information on upcoming clean water lectures.

Press Release

Public Invited to Participate in Lake Champlain Clean Water Implementation Meetings

22 November 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.

Stormwater Permitting Rule Update

Updated 2/25/2019

The final proposed Stormwater Permitting Rule was approved by the Legislative Committee for Administrative Rules (LCAR) on 2/14/2019. The final adopted rule was filed on 2/25/19, and will go into effect on 3/15/19.

Stormwater Permitting Rule – Final Adopted