Past Events

Past events that were recorded and accessible will be published here

Rain Gardens 101: Aired Thursday, March 27 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm EST. Josh Serpe, Project Manager at Friends of Northern Lake Champlain, presented on the basics of rain gardens, including why they work to protect water quality and his tips for design and installation.

Road Salt Best Practices: Aired Wednesday, February 12 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm EST. Dr. Kris Stepenuck of Lake Champlain Sea Grant presented on the science behind road salt and what best management practices can be used to minimize harmful impacts on our watershed.

Stream Wise Webinar: Aired on Thursday, June 20, 2024, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm EST. Informational session about Stream Wise and discussion with organizations conducting assessments in Franklin and Grand Isle County. Lauren Jenness Kneen presents.

Stormwater and Cyanobacteria: Exploring Dynamic Relationships: Aired on Thursday February 1st, 2024, 6:00pm EST. Webinar that discusses special concerns with cyanobacteria and how they are connected to stormwater runoff. Peter Isles presents.

Rain Garden Planning and Green Infrastructure: Aired on Thursday March 23th, 2023 6:00pm EST. Webinar that unpacks the importance of understanding your soil to design the best rain garden for your property, followed by a presentation on green stormwater infrastructure designs you might find in your area. Katy Dynarski and Lauren Weston present. Link available here or watch video on the right!

Do It Yourself Stormwater Management: Aired on Wednesday February 16, 2022 5:30pm EST. Webinar on different stormwater practices that can be implemented on your own property or around your home. Michele Carlson and Jilian Sarazen present. Link available here or watch video on the right!

Gardening for Water Quality: Aired on Wednesday January 16th, 2022 5:30pm EST. Webinar on how soil composition affects water quality and stormwater runoff in the Lake Champlain basin. We’ll also discuss how to implement do-it-yourself green stormwater practices, such as rain gardens. Katy Dynarski and Holly Greenleaf present. Link available here or watch video on the right!