Hello LSC. We'd like to let you know about the Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds (FOVLAP) Annual Lake Seminar, coming up on Friday, June 6th from 9 AM - 4 PM at the South Burlington Library Conference Room and via Zoom.

> About the Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds

The Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds is a volunteer coalition of lake associations and individuals. From its inception in 1972 as an organization of lake associations in northern Vermont to its evolution into a statewide organization in 2001, the Federation remains dedicated to fostering water quality standards and preserving Vermont lakes, ponds, watersheds, and aquatic ecosystems for this and future generations.

The Lake St. Catherine Association is one of the 45+ member lake associations of FOVLAP, and 2 LSCA Trustees participate with FOVLAP as a Board Member and an Auxiliary Board Member.

> About FOVLAP's Annual Lake Seminar

The theme for this year's Lake Seminar is "Protecting and Restoring Lake Tributaries".

Water from the tributaries draining the surrounding watershed flows to our lakes. Depending on the land use within the watershed and particularly near these streams, the tributaries may carry pollution into the lake, in the form of excess nutrients, sediment, and other contaminants. This seminar will highlight stream science as well as practices aimed at reducing this pollution. These same practices help to improve flood resilience in the face of climate change.

This seminar will be jam-packed with interesting topics and speakers, including:

• An Update on Lake Issues - DEC Lakes and Ponds Manager, Jenny Austin
• Fundamentals of River Science - DEC River Scientist, Staci Pomeroy
• Headwater Protection to Improve Lake Health - DEC Lakes Scientist, Kellie Merrell
• Evaluating Habitat Function in Floodplain Natural Communities to Inform Restoration and Conservation Prioritization - UVM Research Assistant Professor, Elizabeth Doran
• Seed Saving for Floodplain Restoration – Northwoods Stewardship Center, Riparian Lands Program Assistant, Jake Gallinger
• Water Quality Impacts of De-icing Salt in Lake Champlain and Its Tributaries - Lead Scientist, Lake Champlain Basin Program, Matthew Vaughan
• Role of Beavers in Restoring Watersheds - Furbearer Program, VT Fish & Wildlife, Tyler Brown
• Role of Strategic Wood Placement – Trout Unlimited, Erin Rodgers
• Restoration through Dam Removal and River Reconnection - Vermont Natural Resources Council and Chair of the Vermont Dam Task Force, Karina Dailey
• How Can We Work Together to Protect Lake Tributaries? - Former VT Legislator, VT Fish and Wildlife Advisory Board, Trout Unlimited District Board, David Deen

Registration is required to attend the Seminar in-person or via Zoom. To RSVP and to see the full agenda, please click here: https://vermontlakes.org/event/2025-fovlap-lake-seminar/

We hope to see you there!