Lake Champlain has played a central role in LCC’s new Executive Director Jenny Patterson’s life. The lake was a formative part of her childhood, and just as the Little Chazy River flows into Champlain’s waters, she has come back to this cherished spot and is ready to dive in. Read...

Beavers (Castor canadensis) are similar to many humans when it comes to weathering winter: they don’t hibernate, but they spend a lot of their time cozied up in their lodges. Ever the industrious species, North America’s largest rodent will spend most of the autumn season preparing their winter residence. In early fall, after the framework of a dam has been established, a beaver family will transition their ongoing work schedule to constructing their lodge. Read on for more on the schematics of a beaver lodge and beaver activity in the winter and early spring: Read...

March’s snowmelt reveals some unpleasant remnants from the winter season. Pet owners throughout the winter may be tempted to leave their dog’s waste under the snow and ice—after all, what could be the harm of just a few droppings?

As it turns out, these little heaps are not as innocent as the pampered pets that leave them. Canine feces are full of bacteria - the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that just 100 dogs over two or three days could contribute enough poop to temporarily close a bay and adjacent watershed areas within 20 miles to swimming or shell fishing. This doesn’t just refer to dog dung on the beach – it’s the residue that washes down the storm drain from streets, sidewalks, lawns and other land surface. Read...