On July 17, Congress voted to rescind previously approved funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a move that eliminates nearly $1 billion in support for local public media stations across the country.
For Mountain Lake PBS, that means an immediate cut of approximately $950,000. More than a third of our annual budget.
This is a devastating outcome for our nonprofit organization and the communities we serve. Every part of our operations will feel the impact. We face extremely difficult decisions.
For nearly 50 years, Mountain Lake PBS has been here to inform, educate, and connect people throughout the North Country, the Champlain Valley, and southern Quebec. We’re a trusted source of news. A partner in education. A window into arts and culture. And we’ve always been here because you value what public media makes possible.
Let’s be clear: Mountain Lake PBS will not go dark. Our mission is unchanged. We believe this region deserves quality public media, and with your support, we’ll continue delivering it. This isn’t a defeat. It’s a challenge, and we’re determined to meet it.
Federal funding has long been a critical part of how we operate, especially in rural and underserved communities. We’ll keep working with public media stations across the country to push for that support to be restored. At the same time, we’re seeking new sources of funding at every level, and from people like you, who believe in the work we do.
Our focus remains on what matters most — making a positive impact in the lives of the people and communities we serve.
Your support matters more now than ever.
As we work through this critical transition, please consider making a contribution.
We’ll continue to update this page as changes unfold. Thank you for standing with Mountain Lake PBS.