Vermont's outdoors are heating up, which
means that people and pets are getting ready
to cool off in Lake Champlain's chilly water
and many other refreshing lakes, ponds, and
rivers. Although Vermont's
beaches are a great way to cool off and have
fun with friends and family when the
thermometers rise, we need to be cautious of
the threats that danger our families and
pets. Beaches occasionally
face threats, particularly after rain events
during summer months. These
threats include algae blooms, E. coli
breakouts, and viruses, which can lead to
illness or worse. You can keep
up to date with which beaches are safe by
checking the following websites before you
go swimming:
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City of Burlington beaches:
http://www.enjoyburlington.com/
·
Red Rocks Beach, South
Burlington:
http://www.sburlrecdept.com/
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Town of Colchester beaches:
http://colchestervt.gov/water/results.htm
·
Town of Shelburne beach: Call
(802) 985-9551
·
Vermont State Parks: Call each
park -
http://www.vtstateparks.com/htm/map.htm
·
Town of St. Albans beach: Call
(802) 524-1500
To take action against water pollution and
help ensure that beaches stay open all
summer long, visit
www.mychamplain.net.
Have a fun and safe swimming season from
Lake Champlain International.
Visit the LCI Forum here.
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