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Healthy Ecosystems

Healthy Ecosystems

GOAL: Ecosystems that provide clean water for drinking and recreating, and intact habitat that is resilient to extreme events and free of aquatic invasive species where diverse fish and wildlife populations will flourish.

Each of the organisms found in the Lake Champlain Basin relies on a balance of resources necessary for survival and reproduction, including an intact and functioning habitat and a climate that aligns with its evolutionary history. Although nearly 40% of the land in the Lake Champlain Basin is conserved in some way, many habitats are in need of restoration and protection. Native species face a variety of pressures, including from increased human development, invasive species, and the changing climate.