Protecting the Lake Champlain Watershed—Together

Learn how CWICNY’s programs are helping build a healthier watershed through projects in the Lake Champlain Basin.

Clean Water Takes Collaboration

The Champlain Watershed Improvement Coalition of New York (CWICNY) brings together partners across the Lake Champlain watershed to plan and implement projects that reduce pollution and protect the region’s natural resources. By connecting communities with the tools, funding, and knowledge they need, we’re helping build a healthier watershed—one project at a time.

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Our Programs

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Agriculture

Helping farmers protect water quality through practical conservation practices and sustainable land management.
Urban Stormwater

Reducing stormwater pollution through green infrastructure, erosion control, and effective runoff management.
Forestry

Protecting water quality through sustainable forestry, erosion control, and resilient forest management practices.
Water Quality

Protecting and restoring water quality through watershed planning, restoration, and pollution reduction projects.

Featured Projects

Lake Champlain Nonpoint Source Pollution Project

Through a grant from the NYS Department of Ag and Markets, CWICNY worked with farmers to implement cover crops and other soil health improvement practices on 2,764 acres of 38 farms over the course of two years.
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Featured Projects

Lake Champlain Cover Crop Project

Through a grant from the NYS Department of Ag and Markets, CWICNY worked with farmers to implement cover crops and other soil health improvement practices on 2,764 acres of 38 farms over the course of two years.
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NY Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting

Date: October 26, 2026
Location: The Queensbury Hotel
Overview of meeting: provide a forum for citizens, interest groups, and local governments to discuss Lake Champlain issues; distribute funds to community based projects through LCBP Partnership Program grants; advise the Steering Committee about public concerns; link the Steering Committee to state legislative bodies and local groups; make recommendations to the Steering Committee To register […]

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Upcoming Events

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October 26, 2026 • 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

NY Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting

Overview of meeting: provide a forum for citizens, interest groups, and local governments to discuss Lake Champlain issues; distribute funds to community based projects through […]

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October 28, 2026 • 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Septic Savvy: A Workshop for Property Owners

Help property owners understand septic-system risks, maintenance and inspection requirements, available resources, and options for system upgrades.

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March 22, 2027 • 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

World Water Day 2027

Join us for the 21st Annual North Country Stormwater Tradeshow and Conference in Glens Falls, NY! We have a fantastic lineup of stormwater management professionals […]

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