Stone or rock check dams slow erosion in drainage channels.
With this year’s construction season underway, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) wants to remind Vermonters about requirements to help protect the state’s waterways. 

MWA was recently awarded $872,340 from the Memphremagog Clean Water Service Provider (CWSP) via the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board (VHCB) to implement four water quality and habitat improvement projects. These projects vary from stream and floodplain restoration to culvert upgrades, to stormwater treatment projects. All projects are scheduled to be implemented in 2025 and 2026.

“Aquatic invasive species like zebra mussels pose a serious threat to our environment, economy, and health,” said DEC Commissioner Jason Batchelder. “Strong local partnerships and robust monitoring programs are critical to stopping the spread of zebra mussels and other aquatic invasive species.” 

MWA is delighted to welcome Ben Applegate to join our team this summer! Ben is currently a master’s student in the University of Vermont’s Field Naturalist Program and will be working with MWA as a part of his degree requirements to complete a master’s research project. Ben has lived in the NEK for the past…