This $15,151,278 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Geographic Programs - Lake Champlain Basin Program (CFDA 66.481) supports the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) in implementing the Lake Champlain Basin Management Plan. The grant funds a wide range of activities over the 5-year project period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2029. Key deliverables include coordinating stakeholder committees, monitoring water quality and ecosystem health, reducing phosphorus inputs, managing invasive species, protecting and restoring habitats, and conducting public outreach and education. NEIWPCC will also provide sub-awards to partners for specialized projects such as cyanobacteria monitoring, contaminants research, agricultural best practices, and community engagement. The anticipated outcomes support improving the water quality, ecological health, and environmental sustainability of the entire Lake Champlain Basin.
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