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Literature Review And Comparative Analysis Of Existing Certification And Training Programs Applicable To Clean Water Project Operations And Maintenance, Marc Companion, Anna Hildebrand, Kristine Stepenuck
Literature Review And Comparative Analysis Of Existing Certification And Training Programs Applicable To Clean Water Project Operations And Maintenance, Marc Companion, Anna Hildebrand, Kristine Stepenuck
Lake Champlain Sea Grant Institute
Stormwater runoff that carries sediments and nutrients is a primary pollutant entering surface waters in the State of Vermont. Phosphorus pollution is driving cyanobacteria blooms in many of our lakes including Lake Champlain, Lake Carmi, and Lake Memphremagog, especially in the warmer months. Warmer weather patterns and an increased frequency of extreme storms are predicted with climate change. As such, there is critical need to take action on the land to minimize and treat stormwater runoff on-site.
The State adopted a Clean Water Act in 2015, which was swiftly followed by a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for Lakes Champlain …