LAKE CHAMPLAIN WATER USE ADVISORY LIFTED

Waterbury, Vermont -- The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department announces that temporary water use restrictions associated with the recent sea lamprey control treatment of the Poultney and Hubbardton Rivers have been lifted for Vermont lake water users located between Cedar Mountain in Benson and the Ticonderoga ferry crossing, effective at noon Friday, November 30th.

"Final assessment of treatment effectiveness is not yet complete, but preliminary data suggest that levels were sufficient for a good sea lamprey kill," said State Fisheries Biologist Brian Chipman. "We won't have information on the extent of sea lamprey population reduction in the Poultney and Hubbardton rivers until after the follow-up lamprey population assessment is conducted next summer."

Monitoring indicates that the chemical has dissipated in Lake Champlain and that normal uses may be resumed. The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department thanks affected water users for their cooperation.

For further information, please call the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department at 1-800-640-3714.

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Brian Chipman, 802-879-5697or Eric Palmer, 802-241-3700