Lake Carmi Education and Project Development
Learn at
Lake Carmi
The Franklin County NRCD is partnering with the Franklin Watershed Committee with funding from the Lake Champlain Basin Program to host four educational Watershed Workshops for Lake Carmi residents this summer.
If you were unable to attend any of our 2023 Watershed Workshops, check out the helpful resources and workshop recordings below.
Let's learn about lake health!
Are you curious about Lake Carmi? Have you wondered what a healthy stream looks like? Would you like to learn more about the impacts of phosphorus on lake health? Come be a part of the conversation at our 2023 Watershed Workshop Series for Lake Carmi residents!
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Each workshop will consist of a 1 hour presentation and Q&A from a local expert, and 1 hour of break out discussion groups. Participants are encouraged to share any questions or thoughts on Lake Carmi. All are welcome!
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Healthy Shorelines Part One: Lake Shore Buffers
featuring Holly Greenleaf of Greenleaf Design, LLC
Wednesday, July 19th, 1:00pm
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Healthy Shorelines Part Two: Lake Wise Tips for Homeowners
featuring Lauren Weston of the Franklin County NRCD
Tuesday, August 21st, 1:00pm
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Healthy Streams: How Watersheds Impact Lake Health
featuring Staci Pomeroy of the VTDEC Rivers Program
Monday, August 21st, 1:00pm
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Lake Science 101: Lake Chemistry and Biology Basics
featuring Matt Vaughan of the Lake Champlain Basin Program
Tuesday, September 5th, 1:00pm
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All workshops will take place at the FELCO Room in the Franklin Homestead & Carriage House, located at 142 Homestead Drive, Franklin VT, 05457.
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Please RSVP by emailing info@FranklinCountyNRCD.org or calling 802-528-4159.
Check out our workshop recordings and other water quality and stormwater management resources
Workshop 1
Healthy Shorelines, Part One:
Lakeshore Buffers
Workshop 2
Healthy Shorelines, Part Two:
Lake Wise Tips for Homeowners
Workshop 3
Healthy Streams: How Watersheds Impact Lake Health
Workshop 4
Lake Science 101: Lake Chemistry and Biology Basics
Be Lake Wise at Lake Carmi!
Want to learn how to do your part to keep the lake clean? The Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District and the Franklin Watershed Committee are teaming up to offer free Lake Wise visits for Lake Carmi residents and campers this summer. Participants in this free program will learn ways to manage their camp to improve lake health. The program is completely voluntary and nonregulatory.
Email info@franklincountynrcd.org or call 802-528-4159 to schedule your free Lake Wise visit today!
Lake Carmi Watershed Best Management Practices Assessment
The Franklin County NRCD is partnering with Franklin Watershed Committee and Fitzgerald Environmental Associates to assess progress and create new opportunities for improved water quality throughout the Lake Carmi watershed.
Kickoff Meeting Materials
Meeting Recording
Meeting Slides
Meeting Transcript
Vermont Clean Water Information
Restoring Lake Carmi
Vermont Clean Water Lecture Series
Vermont Clean Water Initiative YouTube
Local Organizations
Franklin Watershed Committee
Lake Carmi Campers Association
BMP Resources
Vermont Lake Wise Resources