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Press Release – August 8, 2024 – Wainwright Mill Dam Removal
It’s about dam time! Removal of the derelict Wainwright Mill Dam (also known as Halnon Pond Dam) on Tributary #10 in Salisbury, VT (south side of Lake Dunmore Road) will…
Two Things: Northeast Kingdom Flooding Resources + Highlighting our Summer Interns
Two things: This week, we’re sharing resources for flood-affected communities in the Northeast Kingdom and sending off our summer interns. Stay informed, stay connected – two things. Northeast Kingdom Flood…
Vermont Natural Resources Council Names Lauren Hierl Next Executive Director
Contacts: Lauren Hierl – lhierl@vermontconservationvoters.org, 802-552-0769 Brian Shupe – bshupe@vnrc.org, 802-498-5300 Vermont Natural Resources Council Names Lauren Hierl Next Executive Director Montpelier – VT — After a thorough executive search,…
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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.