What efforts would you champion to protect and restore Lake Champlain and the rest of Vermonts waters?
Lake Champlain is an irreplaceable resource. It does more to define the character of Vermont than any other feature except the Green Mountains. A 100% fishable, swimmable Lake Champlain is a goal that I will pursue aggressively as Governor. Only in the past decade has Vermont made an active, funded commitment to the lake. Since 2004, the state has committed upwards of $57 million dollars in its efforts to improve water quality, and in turn has leveraged an additional $65 million in federal funding. Although we havent yet seen the results we would like to see that our efforts are making a difference. Recent monitoring information is starting to indicate that our efforts are working. I believe we finally have the right programs and practices in place to make a difference. Clearly, restoring Lake Champlain is not a short-term proposition. So its essential that our policies promote permanent, long-term, sustainable solutions. The Center for Clean and Clear was established in May 2007, and
