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The 3-Acre Permit Obtainment Assistance (POA) Program is open—apply now through October 31, 2024
What is this program? The Permit Obtainment Assistance (POA) program is a beneficiary program that provides financial assistance to eligible 3-acre sites seeking to obtain Three-Acre Permit coverage.
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Septic Systems Maybe Damaged by Flooding
Experts are asking Vermonters to check their septic systems, even if they think they’re working, because flooding may have caused some damage. Septic issues can cause drinking water contamination and over-flooded systems can cause untreated wastewater to back up into the house. Anyone having septic issues can call 211 and report damages and take photos of the issues to connect with FEMA. Also, the Department of Health can provide a free drinking water test kit to ensure your water isn’t contaminated from your septic system.
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PUBLIC INVITED TO DISCUSS WATERSHED ACTION PLAN FOR THE LAKE MEMPHREMAGOG, TOMIFOBIA, AND COATICOOK BASIN
Public comment meetings on the Draft Basin 17 Tactical Basin Plan have been scheduled for May 18th and 23rd. Everyone is Welcome
May 18th at 12:30 PM – Prouty Beach Pavilion, 386 Prouty Beach Rd, Newport City, Vermont – hosted by the Orleans Natural Resources Conservation District
May 23rd at 6:30 PM – Gateway Center, 84 Fife Drive, Newport City, Vermont – hosted by the Memphremagog Watershed Association
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2023 Scholarships Awarded
Memphremagog Watershed Association’s Scholarship Program proudly announces three area high school students have been awarded $500 scholarships.
We congratulate the recipients: Abbie Snedeker and Destiny-joi Glover from Lake Region Union High School, and Cooper Brueck from North Country Union High School. Scholarships are awarded to students pursuing further education in the sciences, particularly but not limited to environmental science.
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Farrant Street – Newport Marina Stormwater Improvement Project
The Memphremagog Watershed Association recently completed a stormwater improvement project on Farrant and Lake Streets in Newport City. The improvements now collect and treat stormwater runoff from nearly 125 acres uphill of Prouty Bay and the Newport Marina. The project will prevent 1,000 pounds of sediment and 19.8 pounds of phosphorus from entering Lake Memphremagog each year.
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We’re Hiring
Administrative Specialist
The Memphremagog Watershed Association (MWA) seeks an Administrative Specialist to manage the day-to-day activities of the Association and support communications. MWA is administered by a volunteer board of directors and currently has two professional staff.
MWA is a non-profit dedicated to preserving and protecting the environment and natural beauty of the Memphremagog Watershed. The Memphremagog Watershed covers an area in Northeastern Vermont and Southeastern Quebec which includes over 20 lakes and ponds and 4 major rivers in Vermont and 3 in Quebec.