Lakeshore Restoration Permitting (Part 1): Pre-Implementation

The Franklin County NRCD invites you to the workshop Lakeshore Restoration Permitting (Part One): Pre-Implementation, the first in a series of workshops on lakeshore restoration permitting. Located at a project site on Lake Carmi in Franklin, VT, this event will bring together staff from conservation districts and watershed organizations, as well as other clean water project implementers, to learn about lakeshore restoration projects and the permitting process.

We will be joined by VT DEC Lakes & Ponds staff to discuss the intricacies of Lake Encroachment Permits, Shoreland Protection Permits, and site-specific details that can impact a project’s permitting requirements. Participants will have a chance to learn about the project’s design, including shoreline bioengineering techniques like encapsulated soil lifts and infiltration steps. Franklin County NRCD and DEC Lakes & Ponds staff will guide participants through the permitting process and discuss how different aspects of project design impact permitting needs.

This is an outdoor event. Bring water, a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, and/or whatever else you need to be comfortable outdoors.

Directions: Drive to 44.97294, -72.88623. The parcel is directly on the lakeward side across from 288 Black Woods Road.

Parking & Carpooling: Parking on the project parcel is limited; please carpool where possible. Additional cars may park along the side of Black Woods Road. If looking for someone to carpool with, fill out this spreadsheet: Carpooling to Lakeshore Restoration Permitting (Part 1): Pre-Implementation.

Rain Date: If thunder or lightning is expected, the event may be cancelled or postponed. A decision will be made by 10am the day prior to the event, or by the 8am on the morning of the event if conditions develop unexpectedly. The rain date is Thursday, August 20th at 2pm.

Accessibility Information: The driveway leading to the project site is comprised of gravel and moderately sloped. The project site currently consists of mown grass, so participants will not need to move through rough terrain or brush to access the event. Bathrooms will not be available.

Accommodations: FCNRCD is committed to making our events accessible to everyone. If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate, please contact Mel Auffredou at Mel@FranklinCountyNRCD.org or ​802-503-7991 at least 3 days prior to the event.

This event is made possible through funding from Watersheds United Vermont.