Vermont and New York’s congressional delegations are backing a bipartisan bill to preserve the Lake Champlain Basin. Northern New York Rep. Elise Stefanik and Vermont Sen. Peter Welch introduced the Lake Champlain Basin Program Enhancements Act of 2026, with the rest of their delegations as co-sponsors. The bill aims to support the health and conservation of the lake.”It’s an important part of Vermont’s culture,” Welch said, adding that the watershed provides drinking water to about 250,000 people and is home to shipwrecks, Revolutionary War-era forts and abundant aquatic ecosystems.Stefanik said she was grateful to work alongside Welch to invest in the longevity of Lake Champlain.
MONTPELIER, Vt. —
Vermont and New York’s congressional delegations are backing a bipartisan bill to preserve the Lake Champlain Basin.
Northern New York Rep. Elise Stefanik and Vermont Sen. Peter Welch introduced the Lake Champlain Basin Program Enhancements Act of 2026, with the rest of their delegations as co-sponsors.
The bill aims to support the health and conservation of the lake.
“It’s an important part of Vermont’s culture,” Welch said, adding that the watershed provides drinking water to about 250,000 people and is home to shipwrecks, Revolutionary War-era forts and abundant aquatic ecosystems.
Stefanik said she was grateful to work alongside Welch to invest in the longevity of Lake Champlain.