Lay Monitoring Data
The Vermont Lay Monitoring Program is the volunteer statewide, lake monitoring program that has sampled more than 80 inland lakes and 30 stations on Lake Champlain since 1979. For more information, visit the Lay Monitoring page.
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Lake Score Card
Vermont has over 800 lakes, with 220 of them larger than 20 acres in size. The Lake Score Card currently includes information for 823 Vermont lakes, including all those over 20 acres in size.
Vermont Inland Lake Score Card
Click here to access the Vermont Inland Lake Score Card
Depth Charts of Vermont Lakes and Ponds
Hyperlinked maps may be downloaded for free.
Lakeshores and Lake Wise
Vermont Lake Wise Program
Manage your property with lake health in mind and
earn the Lake Wise Award
Aquatic Invasive Species Program
The Vermont Aquatic Invasive Species Program, or Aquatic Nuisance Control Program as stated in the Vermont State Legislature (10 V.S.A.
Lakes and Ponds Permitting
***If you have experienced flood damage on your lakefront parcel, please reach out to your Regional Lake and Shoreland permitting contact to discuss any proposed projects. Inquiries regarding flood-related issues will be prioritized.
Report an Environmental Violation
Lakes Monitoring and Data
Monitoring
The Lakes and Ponds Program hosts a variety of monitoring programs to study long-term water quality, habitat, climate, and other ecological trends on Vermont’s lakes and ponds.