Lake Champlain Research Conference 2026

Event Description: 

Lake Champlain Sea Grant, in partnership with the University of Vermont’s Water Resources Institute, the Lake Champlain Basin Program/NEIWPCC, and the Lake Champlain Research Consortium, is pleased to be hosting the Lake Champlain Research Conference. The conference will be held from January 26–27, 2026, at the University of Vermont Davis Center in Burlington, Vermont.

The conference theme, Research to Action, will bring together lake and watershed stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and student researchers, natural resource management practitioners, watershed groups and other nonprofit organizations, and the public, to share and learn about the research related to Lake Champlain and its watershed. The conference will feature representation and research from New York, Vermont, Québec, and beyond, providing an opportunity for discussion, networking, and collaboration across Lake Champlain’s multi-jurisdictional watershed.

Dates and Times:

Monday, January 26 – Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location:

University of Vermont
Davis Center, 4th Floor
Burlington, Vermont

Cost:

Students: $0
General Public: $50

Sponsor Level 1: $500
Sponsor Level 2: $1,000
Sponsor Level 3: $5,000
Sponsor Level 4: $10,000

Assistance is available to offset the costs of attendance for organizations from communities, watershed groups, and others with financial need. Contact Kris Stepenuck at Kris.Stepenuck@uvm.edu with the subject line "Discount Code Request."

Additional Information:

Please visit the event website for additional information.

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For all questions, please contact Kris Stepenuck at kstepenu@uvm.edu or seagrant@uvm.edu.