Good afternoon LSC. We wanted to let you know that the Vermont DEC were here last Tuesday at Lake St. Catherine to perform a Lake Wise training.

DEC staff worked with local groups who are performing Lake Wise assessments in our area, including the Poultney Mettowee Natural Resource Conservation District.

Lake Wise was developed through the Vermont DEC and is meant to provide technical assistance for shoreline landowners looking to incorporate lake friendly living practices on their properties. The Lake Wise assessment focuses on four portions of your property; driveway, structure, recreation area, and shoreline. The follow-up report gives recommendations on which stormwater management practices would be best for your property and the lake.

Lake Wise is a *FREE* program for lakeshore property owners!

If you would like to participate in Lake Wise this season, *spots are limited*, so please email us at info@lakestcatherine.org to get signed up! If you have previously participated in Lake Wise and would like a follow-up assessment, please let us know.

If you had previously reached out to sign up, you'll be hearing from Jaden and the Lake Wise team soon to set up a meeting at your property.

Finally, a thank you to the 2 LSC property owners who hosted the training!