VPR's John Dillon takes a look at the science and solutions to pollution in Lake Champlain in this special two-part report.

Five years ago, the Douglas Administration launched a new effort dubbed the "Clean and Clear" action plan. But the lake isn't getting better. So this summer, research is under way to find out why and to figure out what to do.  

Governor Jim Douglas had promised a cleaner lake to celebrate next year's 400th anniversary of Samuel de Champlain's exploration of the lake that bears his name. VPR's John Dillon has the first of two reports on Lake Champlain science and solutions.

The Douglas Administration wants lawmakers to repeal a law that could lead to tougher pollution targets for Lake Champlain. The repeal idea has the support of business groups and some lake communities. But environmentalists say tighter controls are needed because the current clean up effort is not working fast enough.