Jun 29, 2026

Conservation Matters Summer 2026

For decades, CLF has been a leading force in holding polluters accountable, protecting Lake Champlain, pushing for stronger safeguards, and driving real progress. That work has made a difference.

Cover of Conservation Matters 2026 Summer Edition. With a title that reads, 'Protecting Vermont's Most Iconic Waters.'
Jun 19, 2026

Five Questions with Jhaylin Cruz

Jhaylin Cruz shares what drew him to become an ocean advocate and what he’s learned from fighting for Cashes Ledge.

Jhaylin Cruz speaking into a mic
Jun 18, 2026

Case by Case: CLF is Challenging Trump in Court

Despite Donald Trump’s sometimes hourly flip-flopping, his overall objective is clear: He wants to centralize power in the executive branch while dismantling an imagined “deep state.” His actions are hurting our democracy, people, and the environment.

U.S. President Donald Trump on a laptop screen
May 29, 2026

Vermont Bill Creates Path Forward on Clean Water

This legislation matters because Vermonters deserve real progress, not more half steps while farmers navigate a broken program and pollution continues to threaten our lakes, rivers, and communities.

Lake Champlain Vermont algae outbreak