The waters of the Lake Champlain Basin are in trouble, and you can help.

We must work together as individuals, property owners, municipalities, and Vermont and New York state agencies, to restore the health and functioning of our local watersheds and Lake Champlain.

This manual is a how-to approach to managing stormwater on properties of all sizes. It describes how to look at your land to help control and manage runoff, and identify what areas could be improved. This information will guide you to potential solutions, and resources to help.

This manual was developed by Lewis Creek Association in 2024 using materials previously published, and was edited in collaboration with SLR, Lake Champlain Sea Grant, and the Lake Champlain Committee.

Lewis Creek Association • PO Box 313 • Charlotte, VT 05445 • lewiscreekorg@gmail.com

Contact Lewis Creek Association for a high-resolution copy of the files. Hard copies will be available at libraries in the Lewis Creek Association service area.

Graphic design: Joannah Ralston

This project has been funded wholly or in part by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under assistance agreement (LC00A007070) to NEIWPCC in partnership with the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP). NEIWPCC manages LCBP’s personnel, contract, grant, and budget tasks and provides input on the program’s activities through a partnership with the LCBP. The contents of this document do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of NEIWPCC, the LCBP, or the EPA, nor does NEIWPCC, the LCBP or the EPA endorse trade names or recommend the use of commercial products mentioned in this document.