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Flood Resilience Forum at the Barre Old Labor Hall 9/26/2024
We hosted a Flood Resilience Forum at the Barre Old Labor Hall on September 26th, 2024 in light of recent flood events in Barre and central Vermont. Our goal for…
We’re Looking for our next Legislative Intern!
Would you – or someone you know – like to learn about the legislative process, tracking issues related to climate change, land use (including Act 250, housing and transportation), environmental…
VNRC, Audubon Vermont, and Dr. Bill Keeton Submit Comments on National Forest Policy to Address Old-Growth Forests
On September 20th, 2024, we submitted comments to the United States Forest Service in partnership with Audubon Vermont and Dr. Bill Keeton regarding a national process to address old-growth forests…
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Julie Wolcott
Member and retired dairy farmerVNRC works on collaborative solutions to existing and potential environmental issues. I trust them to speak out and up for policies, rules and legislation that protect all of Vermont’s natural resources and promote healthy communities of people, animal life, forests, and waterways.
Gianna Petito
Grants Coordinator, Clean Water Initiative Program at the Vermont Department of Environmental ConservationI'm so impressed with how VNRC is championing dam removals across the state. Their depth of technical knowledge and ability to foster partnerships make them a great advocate for aquatic habitat connectivity and flood resilience.
Amy Seidl
Former VNRC board member, author, and educatorVNRC has a long history of convening Vermonters who care about environmental protection. I deeply appreciate that VNRC leverages this role to gain greater support for environmental stewardship and the human health and well-being that is intimately tied to it.