Vermont Public Access Greeter Trainings

Will you be ready to help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species?

Please join Vermont Lakes Program staff at free workshops offered to train Public Access Greeters in educating lake visitors about invasive species, providing watercraft inspections and STOPPING invasive species introductions. All training sessions satisfy the requirements necessary for operation as an approved aquatic nuisance inspection station as defined in Vermont statute 10 V.S.A. § 1454 (c).

Online Returning Greeter or Coordinator Training Refresher

Tuesday, May 13th, 2025 | 4PM – 7PM
Microsoft Teams Link to Meeting

In-Person New Greeter Trainings

• Saturday, May 10th, 2025 | 9AM – 3PM*
  30 Bailey Meadows Road, Montpelier, VT 05602
• Sunday, May 18th, 2025 | 9AM – 3PM*
  Gateway Center, 84 Fyfe Drive, Newport, VT 05855
  Hosted by the Memphremagog Watershed Association
• Saturday, June 14th, 2025 | 9AM – 3PM*
  Wells Town Clerks Office, 1064 VT-30, Wells, VT 05774
  Hosted by the Lake St. Catherine Association

*Train the Trainers will be hosted from 3 – 4:30PM at the same locations.

Registration is required for all trainings, please register here

Workshop Topics

• Aquatic invasive species biology, threats to Vermont, the importance of spread prevention
• Access area rules and regulations, invasive species laws
• Invasive species messaging, tips on interacting with the public
• Watercraft inspection and data collection training

Vermont Public Access Greeter Trainings

Contact Cedulie Benoit-Smith at
cedulie.benoit-smith@vermont.gov
or (802) 622-4323 with questions.