lakes

Guidance

Sharing The Edge: A Guide for Lakeshore Property Owners in Vermont

30 May 2018

Are you interested in purchasing lakefront property in Vermont? Maybe you are new to Vermont entirely, or perhaps you’ve lived here for years but are just now contemplating a camp on the lake. This booklet introduces a landowner to what a healthy lake shoreland looks like, describes how Vermont manages its public waters, and provides an overview of property development regulations.

Press Release

State Selects Contractor to Assess Phosphorus Management Options in Lake Carmi

12 December 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

Shoreline Stabilization

Shoreline Stabilization Techniques

The shoreline is an important and sensitive area that connects the aquatic world with the adjacent upland. These “edge” areas provide essential habitat for fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, insects, and other wildlife. They also set the stage for good water quality, as the vegetation and natural forest duff layer along the shore infiltrate pollutant- and silt-laden stormwater runoff, keeping lake water clean.

Lakes and Ponds Rulemaking

For lake reclassification petitions, please visit the reclassifiaction webpage

Vermont Cyanobacteria Monitors

We’re looking to learn more about conditions on Vermont’s lakes – You can help!

News

2017 Lakes Seminar

05 May 2017

Registration is now open for the 2017 Lake Seminar. The 13th annual seminar will be held on June 2nd at the Canadian Club in Barre. The theme for this year's annual spring seminar is "Pathways to Healthy Lakes." The seminar will include morning presentations and afternoon workshops. Lunch is included with registration.

LakeWise Map

Welcome to the Map of Lake Wise Participation. This map shows all the shoreland sites, including private, town, state or business owned property, where the shoreland owner is a participant in the Lake Wise Program. These shoreland owners are interested in making improvements on their property to manage stormwater for protecting water quality and in restoring and protecting natural shorelands for wildlife, bank stability, and many other property and lake benefits. To learn more about lake-friendly practices, also called Best Management Practices, and how to make your property exemplary an

Shoreland Permitting Best Management Practices

Under the Shoreland Protection Act, projects within the Protected Shoreland Area (PSA), the first 250 feet from the mean water level of lakes and ponds greater than 10 acres, are required to meet the following standards for slope, impervious surface, and cleared area: