Clean Water
Along with warm and calm water, too much of this nutrient can lead to the formation of cyanobacteria blooms.
What is phosphorus?
These large water bodies are a significant source of aquatic invasive species that enter Lake Champlain.
What are the Great Lakes?
Not using these products on your lawn can help reduce the amount of phosphorus that goes into the lake.
What are fertilizers?
Beaches are sometimes closed when too much of this organism forms a blueish-green bloom on the surface of the water.
What is cyanobacteria?
These aggressive invasive fish that eat the eggs of native fish are getting closer to Lake Champlain.
What are round goby?
Raising the height of this allows grass to grow longer and helps rain soak into the ground.
What is your lawnmower blade?
This substance, which is used to remove ice from roads in the winter and can be harmful to aquatic organisms, is increasing by as much as 54% in some parts of Lake Champlain.
What is chloride (or salt)?
These structures can prevent fish and other organisms from migrating to important habitat and food sources.
What are culverts (or dams)?
Taking these steps before putting a boat into a new water body can help reduce the spread of invasive species.
What is Clean, Drain, Dry?