Here you will find the latest news about Lake Carmi
Japanese Knotweed!
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A new invasive species has been spotted in the watershed! You may be familiar with this species that has popping up everywhere (no really, its everywhere) called Japanese Knotweed.
This terrestrial plant is extremely prolific and has been outcompeting native species all over the nation. Every part of the plant is capable of spreading it and it grows 8 inches a day! It can be recognized by its bamboo-like stalks, pointed leaves, and white flowers in the spring. Unfortunately there are not many reliable methods of getting rid of it herbicides and smothering it with black plastic, so the best method is prevention. However, mowing it four times a year may weaken it enough to kill the stand. Be sure to wash your shoes, clothes, and tires of you come into contact with it and do not try to cut it down if possible. This map will updated with stands that have been popping up within the Lake Carmi watershed. |
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Stream Wise is back at Lake Carmi!
Boat Greeters Wanted!Looking for a fun summer job? The Franklin Watershed Committee is looking for a Public Access Boat Greeter for the summer 2024 season! Boat Greeters serve the imperative job of preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species to and from Lake Carmi. Lake Carmi has been plagued with Eurasian Watermilfoil since the 1980s and it has taken over much of our native seaweed species. It is imperative that we do everything we can to prevent new aquatic invasive species from entering the lake, and to keep our aquatic species from leaving the lake.
We are looking folks to be stationed at the North Shore boat launch and the Lake Carmi State Park boat launch for approximately 20 hours per week from Memorial Day to Labor Day at $20 per hour. This job does require early morning start times to coincide with fishers entering the water. Greeters will be required to attend a Public Access Greeter Training session through the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation. You can find the full job description and training schedule on the Vermont DEC website here: https://dec.vermont.gov/watershed/lakes-ponds/aquatic-invasives/spread-prevention/greeters Not only is this an important job at Lake Carmi and many lakes around Vermont, it is also fun and a great way to earn some extra money this summer, especially for students and retirees! If you are interested in becoming a Public Access Greeter please contact Julia Crocker at [email protected]. Thank you! |
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2024 FCNRCD Tree and Shrub Sale
Link to sale: franklincountynrcd.org/store
Still Time for Stream Wise!
There is still time left to sign up for a Stream Wise evaluation! If you live in Franklin (year-round or seasonally) and have a stream on your property then you are eligible. This program is similar to the more well-known Lake Wise program but focuses on stream health. If you would like to learn more about how you can ensure the health of your stream please reach out to our coordinator at [email protected] or (802) 825-1243.
Watershed Workshops are here!The first of four educational water quality workshops is coming to Lake Carmi! The Franklin Watershed Committee and Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District are hosting the first educational watershed workshop of the season!
This workshop titled "Healthy Shorelines, Part One: Lakeshore Buffers" will feature guest speaker Holly Greenleaf of Greenleaf Design, LLC. For those interested in attending please RSVP by emailing [email protected] or calling (802) 528-4159. Hope to see many of you there! See below for the full schedule 
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Workshop 2: Healthy Shorelines Part 2
Workshop 3: Healthy Streams
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Stream Wise in the Franklin Watershed
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Vermont Youth Conservation Corps at Lake Carmi!
This week (June 26th to June 30th) a crew from the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps completed some water quality improvement projects here at Lake Carmi! The VYCC crew installed dripline infiltration trenches at 4 camps, planted native plants along shorelines or for stormwater management at 3 camps, and replaced a concrete patio and walkway with pervious pavers and gravel at 1 camp on Patton Shore. The projects were selected from last summer's Lake Wise evaluations as recommended Best Management Practices. These projects will reduce the amount of stormwater runoff and nutrients that enters the lake, and help to reduce the overall amount of phosphorus in Lake Carmi. We are SO happy with the work that the crew put in and the enthusiasm that they brought with them.
We would like to offer a HUGE thank you to Kathy Dynarski at the Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District and Kristen Balschunat at the VYCC for helping to plan this enormous project, without whom we could not have succeeded.
Stay tuned for photos!
We would like to offer a HUGE thank you to Kathy Dynarski at the Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District and Kristen Balschunat at the VYCC for helping to plan this enormous project, without whom we could not have succeeded.
Stay tuned for photos!
Rain Garden Planning and Infrastructure Walk
The Franklin County Stormwater Collaborative nd the Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District is hosting a hybrid meeting to learn more about how soil composition and stormwater runoff affects water quality on March 23rd, 2023 at 6 pm.
More information at the link below
https://www.franklincountynrcd.org/post/march-23rd-winter-workshop-rain-garden-planning-stormwater-infrastructure-walk
More information at the link below
https://www.franklincountynrcd.org/post/march-23rd-winter-workshop-rain-garden-planning-stormwater-infrastructure-walk
Water and Landscapes Restoration Techniques Workshop
The Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District is hosting a Water and Landscapes Restoration Techniques Workshop at Paul Lin Dairy on March 30th, 2023 from 12:30 to 3:00 pm
More information at the link below
https://www.franklincountynrcd.org/post/water-and-landscape-restoration-techniques-workshop-at-paul-lin-dairy?fbclid=IwAR1uHQzbgnq0-UZ6hJxXturmn1CvzyCxtrIGZDD9_hf5bwEMHZT0StNNwXY
More information at the link below
https://www.franklincountynrcd.org/post/water-and-landscape-restoration-techniques-workshop-at-paul-lin-dairy?fbclid=IwAR1uHQzbgnq0-UZ6hJxXturmn1CvzyCxtrIGZDD9_hf5bwEMHZT0StNNwXY
July 15: The health department has issued a warning and closed the State Park due to extensive cyanobacteria blooms. See our new photo journal for cyanobacteria blooms under the "Objectives" tab at the top of the page
Water Quality Project Kickoff!
On June 29th the Water Quality Project Kickoff meeting was held with the Franklin County Natural Resources District to discuss upcoming Best Management Practice projects. This summer, the FCNRCD will be gathering an inventory of existing BMPs and future BMP projects to improve water quality around the lake. In order to achieve this goal we want YOUR input!
The FCNRCD would love feedback on the following questions:
For more information about the Best Management Practice Project visit https://www.franklincountynrcd.org/lakecarmi
We would love to hear from you!
The FCNRCD would love feedback on the following questions:
- What is important to you about Lake Carmi? What is your vision for Lake Carmi?
- Would you be willing to host us to come to your neighborhood and talk about this project and connect with neighbors? Are there community events that we should attend?
- Are there areas around the lake where significant progress has been made that we should know about?
- Are there areas around the lake where there are opportunities for future BMP work – for example, an area of shoreline that can be revegetated, or a streambank that is eroding?
For more information about the Best Management Practice Project visit https://www.franklincountynrcd.org/lakecarmi
We would love to hear from you!
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