Lakes and Ponds Management and Protection Program Contacts
Program Manager
Oliver Pierson, Program Manager
Oliver.Pierson@vermont.gov (802) 490-6198
Lakes Monitoring and Assessment Section
Peter Isles, Ph.D Lake Champlain Long Term Monitoring Lead and Aquatic Biologist
peter.isles@vermont.gov (802) 490-6130
Mark Mitchell, Lay Monitoring Program Lead, Lake Assessment Coordinator, and Limnologist
march.mitchell@partner.vermont.gov (802) 490-6126
Kellie Merrell, Inland Lake Monitoring Scientist and Aquatic Biologist
kellie.merrell@vermont.gov (802) 490-6194
Leslie Matthews, Inland Lake Monitoring Scientist and Aquatic Biologist
leslie.matthews@vermont.gov (802) 490-6193
Peter Stangel, Aquatic Biologist
peter.stangel@vermont.gov (802) 490-6132
Lakes Regulation, Restoration, and Planning
Misha Cetner, Regulatory Section lead and Environmental Analyst
misha.cetner@vermont.gov (802) 490-6199
Alison Marchione, Shoreland Restoration Lead and Environmental Scientist
alison.marchione@vermont.gov (802) 490-6128
Laura Dlugolecki, Lakes Regulatory Expert and Environmental Analyst
laura.dlugolecki@vermont.gov (802) 490-6133
Laura Woods, Lakes Regulatory Expert and Environmental Analyst
laura.woods@vermont.gov (802) 490-6100
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention, Management, and Regulation
Kim Jensen, AID Lead and Environmental Scientist
kim.jensen@vermont.gov (802) 490-6120
Aquatic Nuisance Control Permitting Lead and Environmental Scientist - Vacant
Lakes Monitoring & Assessment Section
1. Study long-term water quality, habitat, climate, and other trends on VT’s lakes & ponds
2. Assess the status & current condition of VT’s lakes & ponds, & recommend management actions
Lakes Regulation, Restoration, and Planning
1. Regulatory: protecting and maintaining the quality of Vermont’s lakes and ponds
2. Restoration & Planning: enhancing and restoring the quality of Vermont’s lakes and ponds
3. Outreach to support achievement of section and program goals
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention, Management, and Regulation
1. Prevent the spread, and monitor the status of AIS in Vermont’s lakes and ponds
2. Identify, assess, and respond to new threats of AIS within and entering Vermont
Contacts for Shoreland Permitting by Region
Region 1
Addison, Bennington, Rutland, Windham, and Windsor counties
Laura Dlugolecki
laura.dlugolecki@vermont.gov
802-490-6133
Region 2
Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle
Laura Woods
laura.woods@vermont.gov
802-490-6100
Region 3
Lamoille, Washington, Caledonia, Essex, Orange, and Orleans counties
Vacant - Contact Misha Cetner
misha.cetner@vermont.gov
802-490-6199