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Management Plan
The updated Plan was based on information from several public input meetings and comments from researchers, not-for-profits, local state, and federal agencies, and other groups interested in Lake Champlain's management. The April 2003 version of Opportunities for Action is now in effect. It can be read online in English, and in a French translation prepared by the Quebec Ministry of Environment. Summary of Opportunities for Action
In October 1996 Opportunities for Action was first approved by the governors of New York and Vermont, and the regional administrators of the EPA. The updated version was signed in April 2003 by the Governors of New York and Vermont. A letter of endorsement was provided by the Premier of Quebec. Opportunities for Action evolved from:
Resource Issues Facing Lake Champlain Although Lake Champlain is a vital lake with many assests, there are several serious environmental problems that demand action. Issues addressed in the Plan include:
Priorities for Action Four priorities are identified to protect and restore ecological and cultural resources of the Basin while maintaining a vital economy for the region:
Plan Themes Several themes emerged from the public involvement process in the development of the Plan. These themes include:
Local-Level Implementation Local involvement in planning and implementation is a cornerstone of the LCBP. From 1993-2003, the LCBP awarded more than $2.6 million projects in New York and Vermont through several competitive grant programs. The LCBP also relies citizen public meetings, written comments, and through the Citizen Advisory Committees. |
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