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Earthworms and Elevation Affect Soil Carbon in Vermont Forests

-Nov. 5th 2021

Study of soil carbon in forest plots reveals complex interaction among land-use history, earthworms, soil chemistry, and tree species.

Invasive Alewife Impacts on Native Rainbow Smelt in Lake Champlain Depend on Environmental Condition

-Oct. 29th 2021

In Lake Champlain, alewife compete with rainbow smelt in smaller basins with summer habitat limited by warm temperatures and low oxygen.

Immigrant Workers Vital to Vermont Dairy Industry, Need More Social and Medical Support

-Oct. 18th 2021

Immigrant dairy workers in Vermont, especially those who are undocumented, often lack fair labor conditions and adequate medical resources.

Mapping the Depth of Lake Champlain

-Oct. 6th 2021

Middlebury researchers measure depths in Lake Champlain to produce a map for other researchers, lake managers, first responders, and lake enthusiasts.

Earthworms and Elevation Affect Soil Carbon in Vermont Forests
Study of soil carbon in forest plots reveals complex interaction among land-use history, earthworms, soil chemistry, and tree species.
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Invasive Alewife Impacts on Native Rainbow Smelt in Lake Champlain Depend on Environmental Condition
In Lake Champlain, alewife compete with rainbow smelt in smaller basins with summer habitat limited by warm temperatures and low oxygen.
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Immigrant Workers Vital to Vermont Dairy Industry, Need More Social and Medical Support
Immigrant dairy workers in Vermont, especially those who are undocumented, often lack fair labor conditions and adequate medical resources.
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Mapping the Depth of Lake Champlain
Middlebury researchers measure depths in Lake Champlain to produce a map for other researchers, lake managers, first responders, and lake enthusiasts.
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How Might Vermont Forests Look in 200 Years Under a Changing Climate?
Over the next 200 years, changing climate will likely cause shifts in tree species composition and health of Vermont and northeastern forests.
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UPCOMING EVENTS

Understanding Forest Management - On Saturday, January 22nd 10am-noon, join Ethan Tapper, the Chittenden County Forester, for “Understanding Forest Management,” a walk of an active forest management project at the Hinesburg Town Forest (HTF). 2022-01-22

Webinar: Ecological, silvicultural, and cultural consideration for ash preservation in northern forests - On Thursday January 25th, 12 noon - 1pm EST, Professor Tony D'Amato will discuss potential strategies for prioritizing ash preservation to meet ecological, silvicultural, and cultural objectives, particularly in the management of lowland and northern hardwood forest ecosystems. 2022-01-25

Efficacy of a Woodchip Bioreactor for Denitrification of Tertiary Effluent from the Bolton Wastewater Treatment Plant - Learn about the results of bi-weekly sampling of measures such as pH, temperature, and nitrate-nitrogen/ammonia-nitrogen levels from sampling sites in tributaries that flow into Lake George on Wednesday January 26th, 12 noon EST. 2022-01-26

Clean Water Lecture: Investments in Clean Water are Paying Off for Vermont - On Thursday, January 27th 12-12:45pm EST, Helen Carr of the DEC Clean Water Initiative Program will highlight trends in clean water investments, outcomes and the progress being made toward Vermont’s water quality targets over the past six years. 2022-01-27

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MORE NEWS FROM VERMONT AND BEYOND

Large Herbivores May Improve an Ecosystem’s Carbon Persistence - The grazing habits of wild animals like elephants and boars enable long-term carbon storage, according to new research that stresses the need to align climate mitigation goals with biodiversity conservation. 2022-01-19

Future hurricanes will roam over more of the Earth, Yale-led study predicts - A new, Yale-led study suggests the 21st century will see an expansion of hurricanes and typhoons into mid-latitude regions, which include major cities such as New York, Boston, Beijing, and Tokyo. 2022-01-12

Beavers support freshwater conservation and ecosystem stability - One of the most comprehensive studies conducted on beavers has conclusively demonstrated that beavers are essential for freshwater conservation and ecosystem stability by creating and preserving aquatic and wetland environments in Minnesota. 2022-01-05

Soil study shows why nitrous oxide emissions should factor into climate change mitigation - A newly published study found that a range of agricultural soils produce nitrous oxide emissions in sufficient quantities to contribute to climate change. 2021-11-09