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The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

Students run into Lake Champlain at 7 a.m., Nov. 20, 2019.

Icy waters don’t stop students

Julianne Lesch, Cynic News Reporter December 5, 2019

Snow falling and 30-degree temperatures on a brisk Wednesday morning didn’t stop 17 UVM students from jumping into Lake Champlain. This occurrence, which happens two to three times each week, was started...

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Seagulls rest on posts along the Lake Champlain shorefront. The lake and its ecology are being studied as an example of how China can improve environmental regulations.

Chinese officials study Lake Champlain

Joey Waldinger, Staff Writer March 29, 2017

Following their interest in Vermont's environmental laws, a team of Chinese researchers and government officials visited Burlington at the beginning of March. This delegation, which was representing...

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Lower water levels change lake’s ecosystem

November 2, 2016

A recent water level drop in Lake Champlain has affected both the lake’s ecosystem and residents using the lake. On Oct. 26, the depth of Lake Champlain at the King Street Ferry Dock was 93.78...

City fights algae problem

September 29, 2016

Burlington is starting a new initiative to fight the growing algae blooms in Lake Champlain.   The city has teamed up with the engineering, planning and construction firm EcoSolutions in order...

Study finds new source of phosphorous pollution

December 7, 2015

A recent study released by UVM researchers has raised questions about the cause of algae blooms in Lake Champlain.Algae blooms are projected to rise in the next decade, according to the Vermont Department...

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