Was your property impacted by recent floods? Would you like to understand how the history of Vermont’s rivers has exacerbated flood impacts, and explore how we can protect our communities in the face of future floods? Learn the steps you can take to mitigate the impacts of flooding and help protect the water quality of Vermont Lakes.

In August, we presented at a workshop, hosted by the Seymour Lake Association and the Echo Lake Protective Association:

Facing the Floods: Deepening Our Understanding & Taking Action

Below are the slides from OCNRCD and The Nature Conservancy.

Stormwater Management Practices - Will Marlier, OCNRCD Lake Watershed Program Specialist

Understanding River Dynamics to Reduce Our Exposure to Flood Hazards - Shayne Jaquith, The Nature Conservancy

For additional information on stormwater BMPs, review the other information on our Lake Wise page of our website. 

Another excellent resrouce you can download is the Vermont GUIDE TO STORMWATER MANAGEMENT for Homeowners produced by the VTDEC.