Free Presentation on Lake Champlain & Invasive Species

Attention all lake, ecology, and fish lovers! The Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) is hosting our Winter Love the Lake speaker series--4 FREE public presentations on Lake Champlain's cultural and natural history. Join us at the LCBP/Vt Fish and Wildlife Training office in the Gordon Center House in Grand Isle… located at 54 West Shore Road, one building north of the LCT Ferry entrance. Homemade desserts, coffee and tea will be served. (or join online; Zoom link below) .
 
The series kicks off Thursday (2/22) at 6:30 PM with a presentation on invasive species by Dr. Ellen Marsden, UVM Professor of Wildlife & Fisheries Biology.
 
"The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly – A Perspective on Invasive Species," will address the question: when "bad" and "invasive" seem to go hand in hand, is there such a thing as a "good" invasive species? Dr. Marsden will discuss changing perceptions of both native and invasive aquatic species, and how the history of farm crop insect pests has helped with managing aquatic pests. The discussion will range from invasive lake trout to native pests and emphasize why prevention of new invasives such as round goby is a critical goal for Lake Champlain.  
 
Zoom link (pre-registration is required): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89945534893?pwd=M2xvRzd5OHNzQ0xTSUN2c2ZQYUhoZz09. Email Madeline Reilly to pre-register at MReilly@ lcbp.org or call (802)372-3213.

Guests may also park up the hill at the VT Fish and Wildlife Ed Weed Fish Culture Station main lot. Please keep the main travel lane open for fire trucks please! Coffee and several desserts are ready by 6:15.

Hope to see you there!

May 22, 2024, 4 to 5 PM

May 25, 2024, 10 AM to 2 PM

May 25, 2024, 10 AM to 3 PM