Learn about blue-green algae at LCC’s 7/26/12 Info Session
A blue-green algae bloom in progress in Lake Champlain. Photo by J. Rossi.
Concerned about water quality and wondering about Lake Champlain conditions? Please join the <link about-lcc>Lake Champlain Committee (LCC) for an informative and interactive session on blue-green algae. The program will cover:
- What is blue-green algae and what do blooms look like
- What are the health concerns with blue-green algae
- Where are blooms most likely to occur in Lake Champlain and why
- Are blooms increasing in frequency
- What should you do if you see a bloom
- How can we prevent blue-green algae blooms
- How to become an LCC blue-green algae monitor
- Blue-green algae monitor training
The information session will be followed by a question and answer period and training for those interested in serving as volunteer monitors in LCC’s <link lcc-at-work algae-in-lake>Blue-green Algae Monitoring Program, now in its ninth year. The training will include a trip to the Charlotte Town Beach to assess water conditions. Volunteer monitors help gather critical data on where and when blooms are happening on Lake Champlain and submit weekly <link get-involved volunteers bga-monitors bga-report>online reports.
For more information contact LCC at 802 658-1414.
Directions to the CharlotteSeniorCenter
212 Ferry Road
Charlotte, VT 05445
802-425-6345
From Burlington/North:
Head south on US-7/Shelburne Road
Turn right on Ferry Road. Senior Center will be on your right.
From Vergennes/South:
Head north on US-7/Shelburne Road
Turn left on Ferry Road. Senior Center will be on your right.
