If you have kept up with the weather recently, you may have heard that this has been Vermont's snowiest December since 2014! While this has brought us plenty of peaceful mornings and beautiful early-season ski days, icy doorsteps and driveways beg the question: "How much salt do I really need?" Our salt usage at home has a direct impact on the health of our lakes, streams, and wetlands. When the ice and snow melt, they take the salt with them through ditches, storm drains, o

There’s something special about stumbling upon a well-curated garden, and an even more powerful feeling when that garden is not only beautiful but also supports the health of Lake Champlain. If you find yourself in Swanton, stop by the town beach to see the recently installed rain garden. Completed in October 2025 by Friends of Northern Lake Champlain, in partnership with the Village of Swanton, this project was made possible through a Lake Champlain Basin Program Design and

This past year, Friends of Northern Lake Champlain (FNLC) took on new challenges, deepened our relationships across the watershed, and launched projects that will ripple forward for years to come. As we reflect on 2025, we're reminded that meaningful change happens when community and passion collide. In this year's reflection, we're shining a spotlight on the work led by our team, each contributing to a shared mission of cleaner waterways through the lens of community and org

Guests at the Annual Gathering welcoming our speakers On Sunday, September 7th, Friends of Northern Lake Champlain celebrated another great year of work at our Annual Gathering! We loved talking about our accomplishments and goals for the upcoming year with over 80 of our beloved partners and community members. Board member Chad Tyler and his team at the Tyler Place generously opened their space at the Inn for our event and treated us to a fantastic dinner and bar menu. We co

Have you ever been in your yard or out exploring nature, spotted a plant or animal, and wondered what is that? Me too. Even as a seasoned...

Small stream with a healthy floodplain on Rock River tributary in Highgate If you live in Vermont, chances are you’ve got a story about...

Lake Champlain via the South Hero causeway You’ve probably heard people talk about phosphorus in Lake Champlain in the news, at a public...

Project Team Boat Tour of Carry & Pelot Bay If you’ve spent any time around Vermont’s lakes, ponds, and bays of the Lake Champlain basin,...

Sunset at North Hero This July, Governor Phil Scott officially proclaimed it Lakes Appreciation Month  in Vermont—a special occasion to...

Project Update! Friends of Northern Lake Champlain (FNLC) is nearing the final stages of our Rock River Watershed sub-watershed...

Group of bikers about to begin the ride! On Saturday, June 14th, we welcomed 273 riders to the 15th annual Bike for the Lake fundraiser:...

Birders looking at Great Blue Herron nests through a scope This month, we had an amazing birding event with the South Hero Land Trust &...

Want to do something meaningful for water quality, wildlife, and your own backyard vibes? The latest Grow Native  webinar from Friends of...

Birds flying over St. Albans Bay When we think about what makes Saint Albans Bay special, we often picture the open water, the marshes,...

Spring comes to Saint Albans Bay. The challenge of improving the health of Lake Champlain can feel daunting. It requires a complex...

You’ve recently had a clean water project installed on your property—maybe a buffer planting, a bioswale, or another stormwater...

This winter, Franklin County Stormwater brought together local voices to spotlight powerful tools homeowners can use to support water...

On Saturday, March 1st, Friends of Northern Lake Champlain had an amazing day on the ice with our friends at Mill River Brewing! The...

Ice Fishing Game at Highgate Winter Carnival On Saturday, February 8th, Friends of Northern Lake Champlain joined Highgate Library and...

ISCO Automated Sampler When a storm hits, rivers, streams, and lakes can quickly become contaminated by runoff from streets, fields, and...