Just as salmon are indicator and keystone species for the health of watersheds draining to the Pacific Ocean, eel are indicators and keystones for Atlantic watersheds. American Eel are native to most major freshwater systems from the St. Lawrence River (and even farther north) … [Read more...] about American Eels in the Lake Champlain Basin
Archives for 2014
CFES Global Summit in Essex Featured in Huffington Post
At a recent two-day summit at the College for Every Student headquarters in Essex, New York, dozens of educational, corporate, and philanthropic leaders met to discuss the future of college and higher education. The event was covered by many news agencies, and The Huffington Post … [Read more...] about CFES Global Summit in Essex Featured in Huffington Post
Essex Library Summer Hours Begin May 1
The Belden Noble Memorial Library will be back on summer hours starting on May 1: Monday - 2:00 to 4:00 Tuesday - 2:00 to 4:00 Wednesday - 2:00 to 4:00 Thursday - 1:00 to 6:00 Friday - 12:00 to 5:00 Saturday - 10:00 to 5:00 Sunday - Closed Hope to see you in the library … [Read more...] about Essex Library Summer Hours Begin May 1
Champlain Valley Films: Dallas Buyers Club
Saturday, May 10 7:30 pm At Whallonsburg Grange Hall Tickets are $5 for adults and only $2 for those under 18. The Champlain Valley Film Society presents: Dallas Buyers Club. Dallas Buyers Club is the winner of three Academy Awards including acting nods for star … [Read more...] about Champlain Valley Films: Dallas Buyers Club
Vintage Postcard: Crater Club
Each Monday we share an old Essex photo on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and invite our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia. The postcard above features one of the buildings at the Crater Club, as the title "The Crater Club, Essex, NY" tells us. Do you know the … [Read more...] about Vintage Postcard: Crater Club