The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is reminding anglers and the general public as a whole to avoid disturbing spawning sea lamprey that may currently be found in the Connecticut River and several of its tributaries.
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department will celebrate the grand opening of the new Windsor Grasslands Wildlife Management Area on Thursday, June 7, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
We encourage landowners to help promote these beloved species and give these birds a chance to complete their nesting season simply by altering the times of year that they mow large fields.
Use these resources to learn more about these species, spread prevention, and volunteer opportunities.
A listing of ten aquatic invasive species and what waterbodies they occur in around the state.
Native plants are critical to healthy, functioning ecosystems.
They provide habitat and food sources for many species, preserving biodiversity. Native plants can also aid in flood resiliency and water quality improvement.
Use these resources to learn more about terrestrial invasive plant species, land management, and volunteer opportunities.
More on why invasive plants have a competitive advantage over native plants, where they invade, how they are spread, and why you should care.
Zebra mussels are typically found in infested lakes and rivers attached to hard surfaces including rocks, other mussels, plant stems, docks, boats, and pipes. In Vermont, they have become established in Lake Champlain and Lake Bomoseen.
Spiny waterfleas (Bythotrephes longimanus) are typically found in areas of deep, cold, open water. In Vermont, spiny waterfleas are currently found in Lake Champlain.
Asian Clams (Corbicula fluminea) prefer sand or fine gravel substrates in lakes and rivers that contain high levels of oxygen. In Vermont, Asian clams are currently only found in Lake Bomoseen.
