THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES SUPPORT TO THE RECIPIENT TO IMPLEMENT NEW YORK'S PORTION OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN MANAGEMENT PLAN. THIS PROJECT ALSO PROVIDES FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE ONGOING LONG TERM WATER QUALITY AND BIOLOGICAL MONITORING PROGRAM, WHICH DETECTS ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES IN THE LAKE. THESE DATA WILL ASSIST IN DEVELOPING AND SUPPORTING MANAGEMENT DECISIONS AND EVALUATING POLLUTION REDUCTION IMPLEMENTATION PLANS.