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Water Quality Restoration Grants
Totaling $105,000 Awarded to the Memphremagog Watershed Association
The Memphremagog Watershed Association (MWA) was recently awarded nearly $105,000 in grant funding from the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board (VHCB) in their role as the Memphremagog Clean Water Service Provider (CWSP). MWA requested these funds from the Water Quality Restoration Formula Grant program and will use the monies to design and/or implement four water quality and fish habitat restoration projects in the towns of Derby, Newport, Holland and Morgan.
Know what cyanobacteria blooms look like to keep your family and pets safe
Cyanobacteria are tiny microorganisms that are a natural part of freshwater ecosystems. Under certain conditions, cyanobacteria can multiply quickly, create blooms on the water’s surface and wash up along shorelines. They can produce toxins harmful to humans and animals.
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Sunday, June 8th at 10 am
Know What Cyanobacteria Look Like
Cyanobacteria (sometimes called blue-green algae) are tiny microorganisms that are a natural part of fresh water ecosystems. Under certain conditions, cyanobacteria can multiply quickly, creating blooms on the water’s surface that can also wash up along shorelines. Blooms can produce toxins harmful to humans and animals.
See a video of cyanobacteria and photos of what is – and isn’t – a bloom at HealthVermont.gov/cyanobacteria.
“Take a quick scan of the water before you, your kids or your pets go in,” said Bridget O’Brien, an environmental health scientist with the Vermont Department of Health. “If you see any scummy or discolored water – or if you are unsure – play it safe and find another place to go.”
