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Border Patrol fights illegal crossings using ‘expedited consequences’ at northern border

“Roxham Road is not an option anymore.” Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

On The Edge Of The U.S.-Canada Border, The Town Of Rouses Point, New York Is One Of The Most Unique Places You’ll Ever Visit

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Plattsburgh Common Council narrowly votes ‘yes’ to police body cameras

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Learn about the work the Ausable River Association is doing to restore and maintain local rivers and streams

Coast Guard warns of hypothermia risk in Lake Champlain during this week’s warm weather

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Lake Champlain’s lake trout are making a comeback. That means stocking levels can go down

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DEC Extends Public Comment Period on Draft Lake Champlain Watershed Implementation Plan to April 5, 2023

Public Encouraged to Submit Input on Detailed Plan to Reduce Phosphorus The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is extending the public comment period on the draft Watershed Implementation Plan for Lake Champlain to April 5, 2023. The draft plan creates a detailed path forward to reduce phosphorus that impairs Lake Champlain and […]

Tickets for Adirondack Line are on sale

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced that ticket sales are live on Amtrak.com, the Amtrak app, Amtrak ticket desks and kiosks, and 1-800-VIA-RAIL. “I am proud to announce that we are one step closer to resuming full service of the Adirondack Line to Montreal by April 3,” Stefanik said. “Families in my district rely on the Adirondack Line for […]

New York State Police investigate vandalism at Plattsburgh Parks and Rec building

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World Water Day 30th Anniversary Celebration – Free Public Event, Saturday, March 18, 2023, 11 AM – 3 PM Champlain Centre Mall, Smithfield Boulevard, Plattsburgh, NY

The Lake Champlain Basin Program, Champlain Centre Mall and the Champlain Basin Education Initiative invite the public to participate in a World Water Day Celebration on Saturday, March 18th, beginning at 11 AM at the mall on Smithfield Blvd. Plattsburgh, NY. Mall guests may view student works about local water resources and interact with more […]

Essex supervisor seeks to head off rail disasters

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Lake Champlain trout population starts self-stocking

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Rouses Point Bridge back open after police search for possible missing person in Lake Champlain

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DEC Releases Draft Lake Champlain Watershed Implementation Plan

March 17 Deadline for Public Comments on Plan to Reduce Phosphorus and Improve Water Quality The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the release of the draft Watershed Implementation Plan that creates a detailed path forward to reduce phosphorus that impairs Lake Champlain and contributes to harmful algal blooms (HABs). The […]

Ice conditions on Lake Champlain are unsafe for recreating, officials say

At least three people have fallen through the ice, two have died, since Thursday Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Man rescued after falling through ice on Lake Champlain

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Peru, NY – Adirondack area plow drivers take part in road salt reduction workshop

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Lake Champlain experiencing record-warm water

Water temperature records go back to 1972 at the Burlington waterfront Click here for the NBC5 story 

Legendary restaurant experiences

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Lake Champlain’s legendary monster inspires upcoming short film

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Officials celebrate start of construction on Champlain Hudson Power Express

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Ticonderoga’s solar boom

Proliferation of projects leaves some asking, ‘how much is too much?’ Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Burlington beach reopens following possible carcinogen contamination

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Burlington beach still closed 19 days following chemical spill

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LCBP Hosting Patrick Leahy Photo Contest

Grand Isle, VT – In recognition of Senator Patrick Leahy’s long-standing commitment to Lake Champlain and to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, the LCBP is holding the Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Photo Contest. The LCBP will accept photo submissions in four categories that correspond to the four management goals of […]