E coli bacteria could have been entering the river for weeks afterwards.
Big septic spill into Missisquoi River went unreported
Environmental group appeals construction of PFA treatment plant on Memphremagog
Don’t Undermine Memphremagog’s Purity (DUMP) has appealed a permit to build a PFA treatment plant near the Newport lake.
Leahy’s $1.7 trillion spending bill renames Lake Champlain Basin Program after himself
A Lake Champlain protection program long favored by Sen. Patrick Leahy will bear his name if his $1.7 trillion spending bill passes.
Avoid bears – don’t put up bird feeders until Dec. 1
If a bear visits your feeder, take it down for a week.
55 bee species in VT need protection
The team created a watchlist of 55 of the state’s most imperiled species based on their restricted ranges, changes in abundance, and the threats they face.
The Purple Crowberry lives!
Not since Teddy Roosevelt was president of the United States has the purple crowberry been seen in Vermont. Until now.
Thankful for Vermont wild turkeys
Native wild turkeys disappeared with Vermont forest in the late 1800’s. The birds we see everywhere today are descended from 31 wild turkeys restocked 52 years ago.
Hunters asked to collect deer teeth
Biologists are collecting middle incisor teeth from all regular season bucks to help estimate population size, growth rate, health, and mortality rates.
Director of Global Warming Solutions Act calls transportation recommendations ‘unviable’
The programs necessary to meet transportation carbon emissions goals are unviable and impossible, a State of Vermont climate change official says.
Rabies on the rise in Chittenden County
Since July, 10 animals have tested positive for rabies in Chittenden County.
