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Tag: algae blooms

 

Thanks to climate change, toxic bacterial blooms stick around for the fall

By Lana Cohen

Oct 15 2021October 14, 2021

The state Department of Health is warning Vermonters to remain wary of toxic cyanobacteria blooms in the state’s lakes, including Lake Champlain.


Burlington’s beaches are closed … again

By Lana Cohen

Jul 15 2021July 15, 2021

Only Blanchard Beach at Oakledge remained open after cyanobacteria shut down the city’s three other main swimming areas.


With cyanobacteria blooms into fall, is Vermont doing enough to protect public health?

By Elizabeth Gribkoff

Nov 10 2019November 11, 2019

Burlington beach

The state lacks public drinking water standards for cyanotoxins, and monitoring of recreational waters is voluntary.


Scientists seek clues to cyanobacteria blooms in DNA samples

By Elizabeth Gribkoff

Oct 6 2019October 7, 2019

Cyanobacteria levels were at an all-time high this year.


Vermont Veterinary Medical Association warns against algae blooms

By Press Release

Aug 28 2019August 28, 2019

News Release -- Vermont Veterinary Medical AssociationAug. 20, 2019 Contact:Linda [email protected] Algae Blooms: A Very Serious Danger to Animals and Humans By M. Kathleen Shaw, DVM, Vermont Veterinary Medical Association […]


EPA endorses Vermont’s new clean water funding law

By Iris Lewis

Jul 21 2019

Lake Carmi

The federal agency approved of the funding source as well as progress being made on pollution goals.


The Deeper Dig: Can technology save Lake Carmi?

By Mike Dougherty

Jul 2 2019July 2, 2019

john tucci lifts compressor lid

Reporter Elizabeth Gribkoff takes a look at the new aeration system installed by the state to prevent phosphorus buildup that can cause dangerous toxic cyanobacteria blooms.


New technology stirs hope for health of Lake Carmi

By Elizabeth Gribkoff and Mike Dougherty

Jun 30 2019July 1, 2019

worker carries hose reel off boat

Locals are cautiously optimistic a $1 million aeration system, unveiled this week, could improve the cyanobacteria bloom-plagued ‘lake in crisis.’


Vermont Department of Health: How to protect yourself from cyanobacteria

By Press Release

Jul 10 2018

News Release -- Vermont Department of Health July 5, 2018 Media Contact: Ben Truman 802-951-5153 / 802-863-7281 You Can Know How to Protect Your Family and Pets from Cyanobacteria Learn […]


Lake Carmi cleanup targets tributary pond

By Mike Polhamus

Oct 25 2017

Carmi

The hope is that cleaning phosphorus-laden sludge from the pond will improve conditions in the lake, which is experiencing a toxic bacterial bloom.


Burlington pilots algae bloom mitigation technology

By Morgan True

Sep 13 2016

[B]URLINGTON -- Following a summer that saw many beach closures resulting from algae blooms in Lake Champlain, the city is allowing a private company to pilot its technology for algae […]


Leach Farms fined for dumping manure in Bogue Brook in Enosburg Falls

By John Herrick

Nov 23 2014

A dairy farm in Enosburg Falls agreed to pay a $40,000 civil penalty on Thursday for rinsing farm equipment in the Bogue Brook, which is a violation of the state’s water quality standards, state officials say.


Buzz Hoerr: How can things be different on Lake Champlain?

By Commentary

Sep 24 2014September 24, 2014

Continuing a half hearted, underfunded and under-regulated effort ... has not given the public the improvements the EPA and Vermont state government are required to produce and will not in the future.


State files updated Lake Champlain cleanup plan with EPA

By John Herrick

Apr 1 2014April 1, 2014

Blue-green algae bloom

Final commitment letter from the governor awaiting information from federal agency


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