Reporting Cyanobacteria on Lake Champlain

Cyanobacteria blooms can be easily confused with other natural phenomena. Please consult our guide to Recognizing Cyanobacteria in Lake Champlain before reporting a bloom. If there is a bloom, avoid direct contact (see Vermont Department of Health link).

Also, our guide to categorization of water conditions and our instructions for photographing cyanobacteria and taking water samples will be helpful in filling out the form below.

Cyanobacteria Monitor Reporting Form

Please Complete the Form Below

Site Number (Use N/A if you are a trained monitor without an assigned site number or an untrained monitor.)

Site Name*

Waterbody (If you're reporting from Lake Champlain and don't know your region, choose "Lake Champlain.")*

Site Town*

Report Date*

Report Time (The reporting window is between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Please enter your time with AM or PM.)*

First and Last Name*

Your Affiliation*

Report Type*

Routine Weekly Reporting Day*

Water Temperature (°F)

Water Surface*

Water Conditions*

Category 1a: No cyanobacteria observed—clear water

Category 1b: No cyanobacteria observed—brown or turbid water

Category 1c: No cyanobacteria observed—other material present

Category 1d: Little cyanobacteria observed—recreation not impaired—tiny specks present, but no streaks or patches—include photos

Category 2: Cyanobacteria present, but at less than bloom levels—include photos

Category 3: Cyanobacteria bloom in progress—include photos

Approximately how far along the shore does the bloom extend (in feet)?

Approximately how far out into the water does the bloom extend (in feet)?

Are there any additional relevant details? (Describe cyanobacteria color, conditions that are not easily visible in your photographs, or conditions that are not represented in your photographs.)

Photographer Name

Attach Photos

- Photos are required for Category 1d, 2, and 3 reports.
- Naming convention: YYYYMMDD_Photographer’sFirstNameInitialLastNameInitial_SiteName_Cat#_PhotoType_PhotoDetails
- Example: 20230706_TB_OakledgeParkBlanchardBeach_Cat2_Broad_CyanoNearShore

Photo One | Broad view of water surface (10 Mb max file size per report)

Photo Two | Close view of water surface (10 Mb max file size per report)

Photo Three | Water sample in clear jar (10 Mb max file size per report)

I am using LCC's cyanobacteria report because (check all that apply):

I am a member of the general public

I am a first time monitor

This is the only reporting form I'm aware of

I had problems using the VDH cyanobacteria data tracker form (please provide details below)

I didn't have access to my username and password

LCC's form is more convenient

Please describe the problems you experienced using the VDH cyanobacteria tracking form. Include the device you used to access the form, your internet browser, and screen size and resolution.

If you are a member of the general public, please provide your contact information below so LCC Staff can follow up with you about your report.

Email Address*

Phone (please include area code)*

Please indicate whether the phone number you provided is for a landline or mobile phone*

Landline

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