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Health Department Resources and Guidance for Safe Flood Recovery

For Immediate Release: July 12, 2024 Media Contact: Ben Truman │ Department of Health 802-316-2117...

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Swim Safely!

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Wait until rivers & streams are clear & calm

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News Release: Know What Cyanobacteria Look Like This Summer

For Immediate Release: June 29, 2023 Media Contact: Katie Warchut │ Vermont Department of Health...

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Swim Safely!

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Keep these safety tips in mind when swimming

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Do you know what cyanobacteria blooms look like?

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Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae)

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Learn about cyanobacteria (blue-green algae)

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Unseasonable Heat Expected in Vermont this Week

For Immediate Release: May 31, 2023 Media Contacts: Ben Truman │ Vermont Department of Health...

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Climate Change and Drought

Climate Change is Impacting Drought in Vermont Drought is a prolonged dry period caused by...

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Summer Safety Tips

Enjoy Your Summer, Safely Warm weather has arrived in Vermont, and the mountains are lush...

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Water Safety in Vermont

Vermont's lakes, rivers and swimming holes are an important part of our recreational landscape. Whether...

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Special Topic Applications

Public Health GIS Maps The Health Department supports several web apps that address important public...

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Mercury in Fish

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

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Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae)

Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are common in Lake Champlain and other Vermont waters...

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Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae) Tracker

The Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae) Tracker allows the public to check recent cyanobacteria bloom reports at...

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Climate Change and Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae)

As temperatures in Lake Champlain and other fresh water bodies continue to warm due to...

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Water Safety in Vermont

Vermont's lakes, rivers and swimming holes are an important part of our recreational landscape. Whether boating, swimming or just splashing around, here are tips to safely enjoy water activities.