As a result of climate change, annual precipitation and the intensity of heavy rain events are increasing in Vermont. Since most erosion and the resulting nutrient transport occur in the heaviest rain events, these trends threaten the water quality of Vermont lakes and highlight a need for actions to reduce stormwater impacts.
Logistics and Welcome – Pat Suozzi, FOVLAP President
Jason Batchelder – Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner
Exploring the water quality impacts of the July 2023 storm in the Lake Champlain Basin Matthew Vaughan - Lake Champlain Basin Program Chief Scientist
NEIWPCC Environmental Analyst
Flooding Impacts on Inland Lakes Peter Danforth – Director, Lamoille County Conservation District
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Recent flooding impacts on Vermont Lakes Peter Isles – Limnologist, Project Leader, Lake Champlain Long-Term and Cyanobacteria Monitoring VTDEC
Shadow Lake Responses to Flooding Kurt Mueller – Shadow Lake
Lakes and Ponds Updates Laura Dlugolecki - Environmental Scientist, Lakes and Ponds Protection - VTDEC
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Road Flood Resilience Cases and Road Best Management Practices Evelyn Boardman – Environmental Analyst - VTDEC
Todd Eaton - Vermont Local Roads Branch Manager - VTrans
Impact of Flooding and Water Clarity on Loons Eric Hanson - Vermont Loon Conservation Project, Vermont Center for Ecostudies
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Future Impacts from Climate Change Lesley-Ann L. Dupigny-Giroux – UVM Distinguished Professor and Vermont State Climatologist
Wrap-Up - Pat Suozzi - FOVLAP President
