Lake Champlain flood damage estimates for roads and bridges top $6 million
As Lake Champlain water has receded, water is no longer crossing the traveled portions of Route 2 including the causeway leading to the Champlain Islands. Weather forecast for more rain this weekend and into next week could bring water levels back up. VTrans will continue to monitor the situation, and advise drivers to be mindful of possible changing road conditions.
Shumlin, Searles visit flooding sites on Lake Champlain
The Governor met with Searles at the causeway for an update after the Transportation Secretary had visited several areas of significant flooding around the state to assess road damage and repair efforts. At the Route 2 causeway, rock from quarries across the state were being trucked in and deposited to create a breakwater to protect the causeway from on-coming rain, wind and waves.
ECHO announces new environmental leadership awards
ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center, at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, is now accepting nominations for an annual awards program created to recognize environmental leaders within the State of Vermont.
Gov’s presser on video: Hydro-Quebec deal, Vermont Yankee, Lake Champlain cleanup, declining tax revenues
Douglas called into question the credibility of the EPA; defended the agreement with Hydro-Quebec; and blamed tax increases for revenue shortfalls.
Douglas criticizes EPA’s decision to reconsider Lake Champlain clean up plan
For Immediate Release: March 9, 2010 Contact: David M. Coriell (802) 828-3333 Governor Douglas Criticizes EPA’s Decision to Reconsider TMDL Taxpayers have invested more than $100 million in EPA approved clean-up plan Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Jim Douglas today strongly criticized the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to reconsider its approval of the Lake Champlain [...]
Modified Network Tied Arch Bridge design chosen for new Lake Champlain bridge
Construction on the new bridge is slated to begin this spring, with completion expected by late summer 2011.
Video footage: Gube race 2010. All five Democratic candidates are on the same green page
It’s not clear yet what will distinguish any one candidate from another in the 2010 governor’s race.
