The Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) focuses on the restoration and protection of Lake Champlain and its surrounding watershed. It collaborates with partners in New York, Vermont, and Québec to tackle phosphorus pollution, toxic substances, biodiversity, aquatic invasive species, and climate change. The program also oversees the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership, aiming to foster appreciation and better stewardship of the region’s cultural resources by highlighting and promoting its history.
Since 1992, the LCBP has been providing grants to support a variety of initiatives aimed at improving the quality of Lake Champlain. These grants have been awarded to local organizations, universities, research foundations, nonprofit organizations, among others, and have supported activities ranging from pollution prevention and habitat restoration to scientific research and education/outreach efforts. The broad goal of these grants is to support projects that align with the Opportunities for Action plan, which serves as a comprehensive management and stewardship guide for the Lake Champlain Basin. Organizational Support Grants are also available under this scheme, intended to provide backing for the operational aspects of organizations working towards the betterment of Lake Champlain.