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Lake Champlain Protection: New Funding and Plan for Clean Water

This act reauthorizes the Lake Champlain protection program, providing funds for initiatives aimed at improving water quality, protecting ecosystems, and combating climate change. Citizens can expect cleaner water, healthier fish, and better recreational access, thanks to coordinated efforts by authorities and organizations.
Key points
Securing $50 million annually until 2033 for Lake Champlain protection, ensuring long-term support for environmental initiatives.
Establishing the Lake Champlain Basin Program Foundation to manage funds and support lake protection projects, increasing the efficiency of efforts.
Strengthening cooperation between New York and Vermont, and with Canada, for comprehensive protection of the lake and its basin.
Implementing a pollution prevention, ecosystem protection, and climate change response plan, to be updated every 5-10 years, ensuring continuous adaptation to needs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8138
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Process start date: 2022-06-16