Welcome back, campers!
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This is going to be BIG!
Rain Garden Planning Workshop!
The Franklin County Stormwater Collaborative is hosting a hybrid rain garden planning workshop and stormwater infrastructure walk in Saint Albans on March 23rd from 6-7:30 pm! See flyer below for more details.
Join us!
Events, Programs, Presentations, Social Activities
HOMESTEADING ON THE HILL... WHAT'S ROLLING DOWN YOURS?
Educational, interesting, and interactive workshops presented by the Franklin Watershed Committee.
WHO: Hosted by the Franklin Watershed Committee
WHAT: Homesteading on the Hill – what’s rolling down yours?
WHEN: June 23, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
WHERE: Hammond Homestead. 4181 State Park Road, Franklin, Vermont
WHY: To interact with members of your community committed to the improvement of Lake Carmi.
Refreshments provided. Please RSVP with numbers attending to hammondhousevt@gmail.com. Full agenda to come soon!
HOMESTEADING: Reducing your environmental footprint. This will be an interactive workshop, where we share ideas on how to reduce a home’s environmental impact. Judith McLaughlin and Robert Cormier open their beautiful homestead to the community to share all the many ways they reduce their footprint to the watershed.
INNOVATIVE SEPTIC SOLUTIONS: Linda Patterson of Lake Champlain Sea Grant and Lake Champlain camp owner, shares her experience with an innovative septic system from Advanced Onsite Services and Jared Willey.
AERATION IN LAKE CARMI: Hear from John Tucci of EverBlue Lake Solutions with the latest updates on aeration in Lake Carmi with a Question and Answer Session to follow!
Stay tuned, more to follow!
2018-19 FWC BOARD MEETINGS
FWC Board Meeting January 10, 2019 6:00-7:30 PM; Franklin Homestead Conference Room
** February Meeting Cancelled **
FWC Board Meeting March 21, 2019 6:00-7:30 PM; Franklin Homestead Conference Room
FWC Board Meeting April 24, 2019 6:00-7:30 PM; Franklin Homestead Conference Room
FWC Board Meeting May 22, 2019 6:00-7:30 PM; Franklin Homestead Conference Room
FWC Board Meeting June 20, 2019 6:00-7:30 PM; Franklin Homestead Conference Room
** July Meeting Cancelled **
FWC Board Meeting August 22, 2019 6:00-7:30 PM; Franklin Homestead Conference Room
2018-19 TMDL IMPLEMENTATION TEAM MEETINGS
TMDL Implementation Team Meeting October 18, 2018 4:45-6:45 PM; Franklin Homestead Conference Room
TMDL Implementation Team Meeting January 17, 2019 4:45-6:45 PM; Franklin Homestead Conference Room
TMDL Implementation Team Meeting April 18, 2019 4:45-6:45 PM; Franklin Homestead Conference Room
TMDL Implementation Team Meeting July 18, 2019 4:45-6:45 PM; Franklin Homestead Conference Room
OTHER IMPORTANT MEETINGS & EVENTS!
Natural Resources Conservation District's (NRCS) Annual Meeting
'The State of the Rock River Watershed'
March 22, 2019 12:30-2:00 PM
Franklin Homestead Conference Room
142 Homestead Dr, Franklin, VT
Natural Resources Conservation District's (NRCS) Annual Meeting
'The State of the Pike River/Lake Carmi Watersheds'
March 27, 2019 12:30-2:00 PM
Franklin Homestead Conference Room
142 Homestead Dr, Franklin, VT
Missisquoi River Basin Association's (MRBA) Annual Forum
'How Healthy Are Our Rivers?'
April 4, 2019 7:00-9:00 PM
Montgomery Public Safety Building
86 Mountain Rd, Montgomery, VT
Vermont Clean Water Network's 2019 Leahy Environmental Summit
The Alchemy of Art & Science: Creating a Culture of Clean Water
April 5, 2019 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
1 College St, Burlington, Vermont
Waterfront Living in Vermont: A Septic Solutions Conference
Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District
May 9, 2019 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
Dudley H. Davis Center
590 Main St, Burlington, Vermont
Directions to Franklin Homestead (142 Homestead Dr, Franklin, Vermont)
Educational, interesting, and interactive workshops presented by the Franklin Watershed Committee.
WHO: Hosted by the Franklin Watershed Committee
WHAT: Homesteading on the Hill – what’s rolling down yours?
WHEN: June 23, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
WHERE: Hammond Homestead. 4181 State Park Road, Franklin, Vermont
WHY: To interact with members of your community committed to the improvement of Lake Carmi.
Refreshments provided. Please RSVP with numbers attending to hammondhousevt@gmail.com. Full agenda to come soon!
HOMESTEADING: Reducing your environmental footprint. This will be an interactive workshop, where we share ideas on how to reduce a home’s environmental impact. Judith McLaughlin and Robert Cormier open their beautiful homestead to the community to share all the many ways they reduce their footprint to the watershed.
INNOVATIVE SEPTIC SOLUTIONS: Linda Patterson of Lake Champlain Sea Grant and Lake Champlain camp owner, shares her experience with an innovative septic system from Advanced Onsite Services and Jared Willey.
AERATION IN LAKE CARMI: Hear from John Tucci of EverBlue Lake Solutions with the latest updates on aeration in Lake Carmi with a Question and Answer Session to follow!
Stay tuned, more to follow!
2018-19 FWC BOARD MEETINGS
FWC Board Meeting January 10, 2019 6:00-7:30 PM; Franklin Homestead Conference Room
** February Meeting Cancelled **
FWC Board Meeting March 21, 2019 6:00-7:30 PM; Franklin Homestead Conference Room
FWC Board Meeting April 24, 2019 6:00-7:30 PM; Franklin Homestead Conference Room
FWC Board Meeting May 22, 2019 6:00-7:30 PM; Franklin Homestead Conference Room
FWC Board Meeting June 20, 2019 6:00-7:30 PM; Franklin Homestead Conference Room
** July Meeting Cancelled **
FWC Board Meeting August 22, 2019 6:00-7:30 PM; Franklin Homestead Conference Room
2018-19 TMDL IMPLEMENTATION TEAM MEETINGS
TMDL Implementation Team Meeting October 18, 2018 4:45-6:45 PM; Franklin Homestead Conference Room
TMDL Implementation Team Meeting January 17, 2019 4:45-6:45 PM; Franklin Homestead Conference Room
TMDL Implementation Team Meeting April 18, 2019 4:45-6:45 PM; Franklin Homestead Conference Room
TMDL Implementation Team Meeting July 18, 2019 4:45-6:45 PM; Franklin Homestead Conference Room
OTHER IMPORTANT MEETINGS & EVENTS!
Natural Resources Conservation District's (NRCS) Annual Meeting
'The State of the Rock River Watershed'
March 22, 2019 12:30-2:00 PM
Franklin Homestead Conference Room
142 Homestead Dr, Franklin, VT
Natural Resources Conservation District's (NRCS) Annual Meeting
'The State of the Pike River/Lake Carmi Watersheds'
March 27, 2019 12:30-2:00 PM
Franklin Homestead Conference Room
142 Homestead Dr, Franklin, VT
Missisquoi River Basin Association's (MRBA) Annual Forum
'How Healthy Are Our Rivers?'
April 4, 2019 7:00-9:00 PM
Montgomery Public Safety Building
86 Mountain Rd, Montgomery, VT
Vermont Clean Water Network's 2019 Leahy Environmental Summit
The Alchemy of Art & Science: Creating a Culture of Clean Water
April 5, 2019 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
1 College St, Burlington, Vermont
Waterfront Living in Vermont: A Septic Solutions Conference
Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District
May 9, 2019 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
Dudley H. Davis Center
590 Main St, Burlington, Vermont
Directions to Franklin Homestead (142 Homestead Dr, Franklin, Vermont)
DIAL-IN
1-866-642-1665. Enter: 767553#.
1-866-642-1665. Enter: 767553#.
REGULAR RECURRING EVENTS
- The TMDL (Total Maximum Daily Load) Implementation Team meets the third Thursday of the month throughout the year. This groups discusses new and ongoing strategies and projects aimed at reducing the amount of phosphorus and sedimentation into the tributaries and water of Lake Carmi. Anyone is welcome to attend. From March - October we meet 4:45-6:45 PM in the Franklin Homestead FELCO Room.
- The FWC Board meets the third Thursday of each month from 7:00-8:30 PM in the Franklin Homestead FELCO Room. Everyone interested in the FWC activities are welcome to join us.
SEASONAL RECURRING EVENTS
Water Sampling Program - April - October
We began our annual regime of taking water samples from Lake Carmi and 10 of its tributaries in early April to capture the spring runoff. We have several decades of sample data that help us track the changes of phosphorus, sediment and other discharge materials in the lake. This information is essential in crafting strategies and activities to improve the water quality of Lake Carmi. For more information about the water sampling program, contact Peter Benevento.
North Beach Boat Access Boat Launch Greeter - May - September
Beginning Memorial Day Weekend, FWC member, John McHugh, will be stationed during the weekends and holidays at the North Beach Boat Launch on Rt. 120. He will provide lake users with information about aquatic invasive species (Eurasian Millfoil and Curly Leaf Pond Weed), why it threatens our lake and how to prevent its spread. For more information about the boat greeter program, contact Peter Benevento.
Water Sampling Program - April - October
We began our annual regime of taking water samples from Lake Carmi and 10 of its tributaries in early April to capture the spring runoff. We have several decades of sample data that help us track the changes of phosphorus, sediment and other discharge materials in the lake. This information is essential in crafting strategies and activities to improve the water quality of Lake Carmi. For more information about the water sampling program, contact Peter Benevento.
North Beach Boat Access Boat Launch Greeter - May - September
Beginning Memorial Day Weekend, FWC member, John McHugh, will be stationed during the weekends and holidays at the North Beach Boat Launch on Rt. 120. He will provide lake users with information about aquatic invasive species (Eurasian Millfoil and Curly Leaf Pond Weed), why it threatens our lake and how to prevent its spread. For more information about the boat greeter program, contact Peter Benevento.
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