Participate in a Watershed Group. The diverse ecosystems, working. Landscapes, and vibrant communities. That inspire and sustain us depend on. Lakeshores, stream banks, and wetlands are critical to clean. Learn about efforts to improve.

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum is a research and educational institution dedicated to preserving and sharing the extraordinary cultural and natural resources of Lake Champlain. We inspire children and adults through world-class nautical archaeology, robust educational programs, and full-sized and operational replica vessels that bring history to life.

WHAT IS A NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA? ISSUES WE CARE ABOUT. National Heritage Areas are a proven model of shared responsibility resulting in a cost-effective approach for the National Park Service to preserve, protect and share the significant stories of America. We accomplish this through grass-roots coordination with local jurisdictions, non-profits and other private partners to invest in nationally significant sites that in turn spur regional economic development.

How to Use This Resource. Quick Facts About the Basin. A Strategy for Implementing the Plan. Informing and Involving the Public. Reducing Toxic Substances and Pathogens. Managing Fish, Wildlife, and Plants. Managing Aquatic Invasive Plants and Animals. Effects of a Changing Climate on the Lake Champlain Ecosystem. Cultural Heritage and Recreation Resources. Sustainable Economic Development in the Lake Champlain Basin.

Development of this website is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.