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Sign the Petition: It’s Time to Invest in Public Transit
Dear Vermont Senators & Representatives: For too long, Vermont’s transit system has been operating without the adequate and sustainable dedicated funding it needs to meet the needs of commuters, visitors,…

VNRC joins comments concerning Wilder Electric Project on the CT River
We recently signed on to comments developed by our partners at the Connecticut River Conservancy to highlight critical issues that Great River Hydro LLC has failed to address during the…

We’re Hiring a Communications Director!
Vermont Natural Resources Council is seeking a mission-driven professional to lead public relations strategy, planning and implementation for VNRC and our strategic partner, Vermont Conservation Voters (VCV). The Communications Director…
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VNRC Presents “Birds, Bees & Tulip Trees”, by Natalya Zahn, at February Art Walk

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Through research, education, collaboration and advocacy, VNRC protects and enhances Vermont’s natural environments, vibrant communities, productive working landscapes, rural character and unique sense of place, and prepares the state for future challenges and opportunities.
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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.