Vermont H0113 declares Lake Memphremagog a lake in crisis and removes declining real property value as a designation criterion.

Vermont H0113 declares Lake Memphremagog a lake in crisis, citing its importance for drinking water, recreation, and economic benefits. The bill removes declining real property value as a criterion for the lake in crisis designation. It mandates the Secretary of Natural Resources to review and designate lakes in crisis based on water quality impairments and potential harm to public health and the environment. The designation remains in effect until the lake no longer meets the criteria.

Vermont H0113 declares Lake Memphremagog a lake in crisis and removes declining real property value as a designation criterion.

Vermont H0113 declares Lake Memphremagog a lake in crisis, citing its importance for drinking water, recreation, and economic benefits. The bill removes declining real property value as a criterion for the lake in crisis designation. It mandates the Secretary of Natural Resources to review and designate lakes in crisis based on water quality impairments and potential harm to public health and the environment. The designation remains in effect until the lake no longer meets the criteria.