Our summer topic was about blue-green algae, our fall topic is with paleolimnology, and our winter focus is with fisheries biology. Through these topics we will explore:

• the definition of the research topic
• the essential research questions
• stewardship actions so that the public might take steps to mitigate these issue findings
• Meet the Scientist public programs where the public can hear about this research from the scientists themselves
• demonstrations about techniques used by scientists offered by our Volunteers
• a sample of tools used or videos of scientists doing their research

After viewing the information on the Current Waves workbench, we have an on-floor kiosk where you can sit at a stool, gaze at the Lake, and record your response to such question options as: What would you ask a researcher? What favorite memories do you have of the Lake? What is the top reason people should protect Lake Champlain? Then e-mail your video response right from there to ECHO's YouTube channel. ECHO's role in the goal for this grant is to utilize innovative teaching and audience feedback techniques to engage the public in the process and results of Lake Champlain emerging threats research.