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The Ottauquechee River Group is looking for volunteers to help with some water quality monitoring. Please contact Chris directly with any questions.
Ottauquechee Water Quality Monitoring Volunteer Recruitment
Sampling will take place on every other Thursday in the morning (times may be variable, but generally before 9:30 AM). The specific monitoring dates include: June 23, July 7; July 21; August 4; August 18; September 1
- Ottauquechee Main Stem – Bridgewater – At Route 100A Bridge
- Kedron Brook – Woodstock – Downstream from the Green Mountain Horse Association
- Kedron Brook – Woodstock – Below WWTF
- Kedron Brook – Woodstock – Above WWTF behind the Fire Department
- Kedron Brook – Woodstock – Upstream of the Green Mountain Horse Association
- North Branch Ottauquechee – Bridgewater – Just upstream of confluence with main stem Ottauquechee
- Roaring Brook – Killington – Just upsteam of confluence w/ Main Stem Ottauquechee
- Roaring Brook – Killington – above WWTF
The Ottauquechee River Group is looking for volunteers to help with some water quality monitoring. Please contact Chris directly with any questions.
Ottauquechee Water Quality Monitoring Volunteer Recruitment
Sampling will take place on every other Thursday in the morning (times may be variable, but generally before 9:30 AM). The specific monitoring dates include: June 23, July 7; July 21; August 4; August 18; September 1
- Ottauquechee Main Stem – Bridgewater – At Route 100A Bridge
- Kedron Brook – Woodstock – Downstream from the Green Mountain Horse Association
- Kedron Brook – Woodstock – Below WWTF
- Kedron Brook – Woodstock – Above WWTF behind the Fire Department
- Kedron Brook – Woodstock – Upstream of the Green Mountain Horse Association
- North Branch Ottauquechee – Bridgewater – Just upstream of confluence with main stem Ottauquechee
- Roaring Brook – Killington – Just upsteam of confluence w/ Main Stem Ottauquechee
- Roaring Brook – Killington – above WWTF
August 18, 2016
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Royalton Police Barracks
Agenda
- Call to order – Mark Warner
- Introductions
- Approval of minutes for 06/23/2016
- Treasurer’s report – John Durkee
- Cyber Security – Todd Sears, DEMHS (30 mins)
- LEPC12 CERT Update/ Trailer Loan
- HMEP update – Kevin/Tory
- Vigilant Guard – Kevin/Tory
- LEPC12 Bylaws – continuing discussion
- Other Business/Upcoming Trainings – members
LEPC12 Next meeting – October 20th, Location TBD
On the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Irene, you’ll be able to see — and participate in — many of the actions, emergency services and restoration activities that took place on or after that day in 2011. On Sun., August 28 (the actual anniversary) from 9 AM-3 PM, the South Royalton Green is the site for the kind of community building that was generated under the incredible duress of a great emergency. This time, it will be more about demonstrations, practice and knowledge for the next emergency. The Towns of Tunbridge, Bethel, Sharon and Royalton come together for this family event that features: a 5K (and 1 mile) fun run (and walk); volunteer work (within walking distance to the green) to clean up the streambank or help with landscaping at the library (both in the morning); emergency vehicles of every kind to explore (Green Mountain Power, fire and rescue trucks, Red Cross), more kids activities including a sand bag filling contest, demonstrations by the Swift Water Rescue Team, a “flume” table, live music, food vendors, and a display of photos from the 1913, 1927 and 2011 floods. Here’s your chance to build community, but not under the terrible stress of a devastating flood. Race entrants and those bringing food shelf donations gain a free raffle ticket! Rain venue is the So Ro School. Sponsored by Community Resilience Organizations (CROs), GW Plastics, Mascoma Bank, Green Mountain Power, BALE (Building A Local Economy), White River Partnership, Bethel C+ and South Royalton Fire and Rescue. For more info, click HERE.
Rochester Recognizes Irene’s 5th!!
The towns of Hancock, Rochester, Stockbridge, Pittsfield and Granville come together to recognize and remember Hurricane Irene five years ago. The date is Sun., Aug 28 from 11:30 AM-6:00 PM. Activities includes a pig roast, community music jam, beer garden, dedication of the new sculpture park and a huge potluck picnic at the Rochester Town Park. For more info, click HERE.
Lake Champlain TMDLs Phase I Implementation Plan
Public Informational Meetings
For more information, visit dec.vermont.gov/watershed/cwi/restoring
South Burlington, South Burlington DoubleTree Hotel, 1117 Williston Road
Monday, August 29, 2016 | 1:00pm to 3:00pm
St. Albans City, St. Albans Historical Society, Bliss Room, 9 Church Street
Monday, August 29, 2016 | 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Rutland, Asa Bloomer Building, Room 266, 88 Merchants Row
Tuesday, August 30, 2016 | 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Lake Champlain TMDLs Phase I Implementation Plan
Public Informational Meetings
For more information, visit dec.vermont.gov/watershed/cwi/restoring
South Burlington, South Burlington DoubleTree Hotel, 1117 Williston Road
Monday, August 29, 2016 | 1:00pm to 3:00pm
St. Albans City, St. Albans Historical Society, Bliss Room, 9 Church Street
Monday, August 29, 2016 | 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Rutland, Asa Bloomer Building, Room 266, 88 Merchants Row
Tuesday, August 30, 2016 | 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Aquatic Resources Public Field Visit Itinerary August 31, 2016; 900am to 200pm
Robinson Integrated Resource Project – Green Mountain National Forest
Objective: Learn about opportunities and share ideas regarding stream and riparian restoration as part of the Robinson Integrated Resource Project
Please meet at the Rochester Ranger Station located at 99 Ranger Road, Rochester, VT 05767 (about 2 miles north of Rochester Village on VT 100). We will plan to caravan to each stop using a combination of government and private vehicles depending on how many people participate.
9:00-9:30 | Introduction – provide an overview of the Robinson Integrated Resource Project, the Green Mountain National Forest aquatic resource program, and potential opportunities within the project area |
9:30-9:45 | Travel to the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp site along VT 73 |
9:45-10:45 | Discuss recent aquatic habitat restoration activities along the West Branch of the White River such as large wood placement and riparian buffer management |
10:45-11:00 | Travel to Bingo Brook along Bingo Road (Forest Road 42) |
11:00-12:00 | Discuss conditions that influence stream functions and associated channel features; stress importance of headwater streams such as sediment retention, cold water, and fish spawning; discuss water based recreation opportunities |
12:00-12:15 | Travel to Joe Smith Brook along Forest Road 220 (off Chittenden Brook Road
– Forest Road 45) |
12:15-12:45 | Lunch |
12:45-1:45 | Discuss Joe Smith Brook aquatic organism passage, stream restoration project upstream, and effects from tropical storm Irene |
1:45-2:00 | Return to Rochester Ranger Station |
Note: We can remain flexible with our itinerary depending on what participants want to focus on during our discussions even if it results in returning to the Rochester Ranger Station at 2:30 or 3:00 pm.
What to wear: Sturdy foot apparel, long pants, long shirt, sunhat
Wat to bring: water, bag lunch or snacks, sunscreen, bug repellent
For more information contact: Jay Strand at (802)767-4261 x522 (phone); or [email protected] (email).
The Ottauquechee River Group is looking for volunteers to help with some water quality monitoring. Please contact Chris directly with any questions.
Ottauquechee Water Quality Monitoring Volunteer Recruitment
Sampling will take place on every other Thursday in the morning (times may be variable, but generally before 9:30 AM). The specific monitoring dates include: June 23, July 7; July 21; August 4; August 18; September 1
- Ottauquechee Main Stem – Bridgewater – At Route 100A Bridge
- Kedron Brook – Woodstock – Downstream from the Green Mountain Horse Association
- Kedron Brook – Woodstock – Below WWTF
- Kedron Brook – Woodstock – Above WWTF behind the Fire Department
- Kedron Brook – Woodstock – Upstream of the Green Mountain Horse Association
- North Branch Ottauquechee – Bridgewater – Just upstream of confluence with main stem Ottauquechee
- Roaring Brook – Killington – Just upsteam of confluence w/ Main Stem Ottauquechee
- Roaring Brook – Killington – above WWTF