For Immediate Release: June 29, 2023 Media Contact : Katie Warchut │ Vermont Department of Health 802-863-7281 [email protected] Peter Isles, Aquatic Biologist Department of Environmental Conservation 802-490-6130 [email protected] Know What Cyanobacteria Look Like This Summer Enjoy Vermont waters safely by...
For Immediate Release: May 31, 2023 Media Contacts: Ben Truman │ Vermont Department of Health 802-316-2117 │ [email protected] Mark Bosma │ Vermont Emergency Management 802-839-6717 │ vtalert.gov Scott Whittier │ National Weather Service 802-658-0150 │ weather.gov/btv Unseasonable Heat Expected in...
Climate Change is Impacting Drought in Vermont Drought is a prolonged dry period caused by less than normal rainfall or snowfall for an extended period of time. Drought can lead to water shortages, meaning there is less water available for...
Vermont's lakes, rivers and swimming holes are an important part of our recreational landscape. Whether boating, swimming or just splashing around, here are tips to safely enjoy water activities.
Public Health GIS Maps The Health Department supports several web apps that address important public health issues using GIS technology. Some example use cases are: See if cyanobacteria blooms might affect your summertime water recreation plans. Find out if others...
Cryptosporidiosis is an illness caused by a parasite called Cryptosporidium .
The Health Department recommends that people limit eating some fish caught in Vermont waters.
As temperatures in Lake Champlain and other fresh water bodies continue to warm due to climate change, and with more heavy precipitation, conditions will become more favorable for blooms to occur.
The Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae) Tracker allows the public to check recent cyanobacteria bloom reports at shoreline sites and recreational swimming areas of Lake Champlain and various inland lakes in Vermont.
Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are common in Lake Champlain and other Vermont waters. Some types of cyanobacteria can release natural toxins or poisons (called cyanotoxins) into the water.