ecoNEWS VT

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New research suggests that ultrasound may have potential in treating a group of harmful chemicals known as PFAS to eliminate them from contaminated groundwater.

For more information, visit this link: https://t.co/krp4alC4Mj

#groundwater #chemicals

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Having issues with invasive plants? Join Vermont Land Trust and Women Owning Woodlands Vermont this Saturday for an interactive workshop that will help you develop an invasive plant management plan. 🌱

To register, visit this link: https://t.co/gQgFxvRFEt

#invasivespecies

[Jarlath O'Neil-Dunne @jarlathond]

Today's #drone #VT #fall #foliage

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Is the Summer of 2023 an Indicator of Future Rain Patterns in #Vermont?
Bigger storms and more winter precipitation drive predicted precipitation increases in the Northeast.
Read more at https://t.co/VggFqQh2rI
#climatechange #vtfloods23 #flooding #weather

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Interested in farm, forest, and community land conservation? Join @VTLandTrust for a behind the scenes look at how they protect land in Vermont with a panel of experienced VLT staff.

Visit this link to register: https://t.co/N0koMNr4CO

#conservation #vermontlandtrust

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Looking for a way to enjoy this beautiful fall weekend in Vermont?

Head down to Manchester with @tncvermont to learn about Vermont’s soils and enjoy the best weekend of fall foliage 🍂

https://t.co/zorVc5FHLV

#Vermont #leafpeeping #biodiversity

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How will this extremely wet summer impact fall foliage? @uvmvermont experts weigh in, explaining the different factors impacting our deciduous trees.

Read more from @GundInstitute 👇

https://t.co/NcLIFS9HmW

#vermont #fall #climatechange #foliage #leafpeeping

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The Northeastern Forest Inventory Network (NEFIN) by @The_FEMC connects people, data, and information related to forest inventory programs across the Northeast.

Learn more about the tool and what it's used for 👇
https://t.co/bBDhS85yVn

#forestdata #NorthEast #forestecology

[Lake Champlain Sea Grant @LakeChamplainSG]

Check out this interactive map by @VermontLakes showcasing the changes in water clarity in Vermont lakes after the July 2023 flooding—with up to a 6 m decrease in secchi reading depth

https://t.co/qt2bspFMg8

#waterquality #vtfloods23 #lakechamplain #flooding #communityscience

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📩Our summer newsletter is out and in your inbox! With stories highlighting some impacts of #climatechange in Vermont, both land and lake #biodiversity, and the incredible #communityscience efforts folks are undertaking to monitor these trends

https://t.co/S2CBAvsNvg

[Anson Tebbetts @anson_ag]

NEW. Great concern about Wrightsville Dam & City of Montpelier. Message from City officials👇

[Lake Champlain Sea Grant @LakeChamplainSG]

As severe flooding continues into the night in the Lake Champlain basin, make sure you stay updated!

Here's a list of resources and tips for residents across the basin: https://t.co/PreViFe5Km

Stay safe out there, folks 💙

#vtfloods23 @vermontpublic @NWSBurlington @vtdigger

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70-year growth rates of northeastern maple, beech, and birch reveal changes due to rising temperatures and altered rain and snow patterns 🌳🌡️💧

Read about the research:
https://t.co/XyxDHp6ItM
@usfs_nrs @UVMResearch @UVM_RSENR

[ecoNEWS VT @ecoNEWS_VT]

Do you want to learn more about Vermont's #native #pollinators 🐝

Join @VTEcostudies Conservation Biologist Jason Hill on July 6 to learn about #Bumblebee identification, and how to safely handle bumble bees and other insects

Learn more and sign up: https://t.co/9115pL9EpW

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This Saturday, join @TNCvermont at Eshqua Bog Natural Area

June is often peak orchid bloom for our showy lady’s slippers—it's an experience you don’t want to miss!

Details: https://t.co/SXC3U6PPcQ

#conservation #vermont #SummerSolstice #ladyslippers #biodiversity

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As the threat of #quaggamussels looms over Lake Champlain, researchers at @UVM_RSENR determine potential ecosystem impacts to expect upon their arrival

Read the story here 👇
https://t.co/1i8327EHbw

@FrontEcolEvol #LakeChamplain @LampreyControl @AMChiapella #foodweb

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A new @VTEcostudies report showcases the power of coupling community and professional science to documenting Vermont’s biodiversity

Over 10 years, nearly 8 million observations and almost 12,000 species have been documented in the Vermont Atlas of Life

https://t.co/YLL77ip1AE

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Warmer waters in Vermont's rivers mean adjusting fishing habits

Check out the article by @bfp_news about the changing river conditions

https://t.co/cSi3zosKG9 #climatechange #Vermont #riverecosystems #winooskiriver

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A unique 24-year study of freshwater fish exposed to warm water pollution finds changes in growth rates, death rates and size

Read more and find other news from beyond Vermont👇
https://t.co/awwSUIM2nt

#climatechange #fish #ecology #newstudy

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Online lake monitoring results and reports help the state prioritize management and help the public understand water quality trends through community science

Read more in our newest story 👇
https://t.co/bN2pPIvX7r

#vermont #waterquality #communityscience #econews #phosphorus