Lake Champlain Sea Grant
New York Summer Public Trip Series
Event Description:
Each summer Lake Champlain Sea Grant at SUNY Plattsburgh and University of Vermont (UVM) extension host a series of Summer on the Lake educational boat trips. The public is invited aboard the UVM research and education vessel, the R/V Marcelle Melosira, to build scientific, geologic, cultural, and historical knowledge about Lake Champlain and its watershed. Two public New York trips will be offered for July 2025 on the theme Lake Champlain Live (see details below).
Age Restriction:
Participants must be a minimum of 8 years old to attend.
Location:
On Lake Champlain aboard the R/V Marcelle Melosira
Meet at Plattsburgh City Marina, 2 Dock Street, Plattsburgh.
Parking available on site.
Trip Options:
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your selected time.
Trip 1: Wednesday, July 9, 2025, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Trip 2: Wednesday, July 9, 2025, from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Trip Description:
Lake Champlain Live will provide participants with an opportunity to learn about and try their hands as limnologists (i.e., those who study inland waters). Following an interactive introduction to the geology and formation of the Lake Champlain basin and the lake, participants will learn about biological, chemical, and physical measurements limnologists make to improve our understanding of the lake, its watershed, and our impacts on them.
Participants will engage in such activities as: Towing for plankton & identifying plankton and monitoring water clarity
Price:
$45 per person
Financial Note: A limited number of scholarships may be available for those with financial constraints. Please inquire about this option via email to seagrant@uvm.edu.
Accessibility:
Please be aware that access to the boat will require climbing a ladder up and down. If you require an accommodation related to a disability, please contact Accessibility Services at least 2 weeks prior to your selected date by emailing access@uvm.edu and copying seagrant@uvm.edu, or calling (802) 656-7753.
Cancellation Policy:
A cancellation notice must be sent to seagrant@uvm.edu no less than 1 week before the scheduled trip departure to be eligible for a refund. However, if the boat is not able to sail due to weather conditions and the event is canceled, refunds will be issued, less a 3.5% transaction fee. The Staff and boat Captain will do their best to make the call within 12 hours of the trip.
Additional Information:
For additional information, please visit the event home page.
Please note: The registration process will include Terms & Conditions and Consent for Use policies. For registrants under 18, please have the parent or guardian review these policies during registration and approve prior to completing registration.
