New Boat, New Science for Lake Champlain

SUNY Plattsburgh just launched its newest research boat, the Leptodora—a 36-foot powerhouse replacing a 30-year-old workhorse. Built for deep-water mapping, ecosystem studies, and wave monitoring, it’s not just a boat; it’s a floating lab that’s giving students hands-on experience in cutting-edge freshwater ecology. Funded by the Great Lakes Fishery Commission and NOAA Sea Grant with $750K, plus an additional $650K from the Great Lakes Commission, this upgrade is fueling long-term research and giving the next generation of scientists the tools they need to lead the way in Lake Champlain science. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1fb4e528e21d4df1