Recreational Water

As temperatures in Lake Champlain and other fresh water bodies continue to warm due to climate change, and with more heavy precipitation, conditions will become more favorable for blooms to occur.

Climate Change is Impacting Drought in Vermont Drought is a prolonged dry period caused by less than normal rainfall or snowfall for an extended period of time. Drought can lead to water shortages, meaning there is less water available for...

Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are common in Lake Champlain and other Vermont waters. Some types of cyanobacteria can release natural toxins or poisons (called cyanotoxins) into the water.

The Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae) Tracker allows the public to check recent cyanobacteria bloom reports at shoreline sites and recreational swimming areas of Lake Champlain and various inland lakes in Vermont.

For Immediate Release: July 12, 2024 Media Contact: Ben Truman │ Department of Health 802-316-2117 │ 802-863-7280 AHS.VDHMedia@vermont.gov Health Department Resources and Guidance for Safe Flood Recovery HealthVermont.gov/Flood WATERBURY, VT – As people throughout Vermont begin recovery from yet another...

The Health Department recommends that people limit eating some fish caught in Vermont waters.

For Immediate Release: June 29, 2023 Media Contact: Katie Warchut │ Vermont Department of Health 802-863-7281 AHS.VDHMedia@vermont.gov Peter Isles, Aquatic Biologist Department of Environmental Conservation 802-490-6130 Peter.Isles@vermont.gov Know What Cyanobacteria Look Like This Summer Enjoy Vermont waters safely by avoiding...

Public Health GIS Maps The Health Department supports several web apps that address important public health issues using GIS technology. Some example use cases are: See if cyanobacteria blooms might affect your summertime water recreation plans. Find out if others...

Enjoy Your Summer, Safely Warm weather has arrived in Vermont, and the mountains are lush and green. Swimming, hiking, biking, grilling, sports and even outdoor projects are among the many Vermont summertime activities on our to-do lists! It is easy...

For Immediate Release: May 31, 2023 Media Contacts: Ben Truman │ Vermont Department of Health 802-316-2117 │ AHS.VDHMedia@vermont.gov Mark Bosma │ Vermont Emergency Management 802-839-6717 │ vtalert.gov Scott Whittier │ National Weather Service 802-658-0150 │ weather.gov/btv Unseasonable Heat Expected in...