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Vermont Senate Judiciary Committee Advances S.259, the Climate Superfund Act
Effort to Hold Big Oil Accountable Clears Key Hurdle MONTPELIER, VT – A key legislative committee approved the Climate Superfund Act, S.259, today. With a unanimous, tripartisan vote, the Senate…
Hands on Clay Workshop for All Ages: Pollinator Oasis! April 5th, 4 – 7 PM
Please join us and Vermont sculptor Jennifer McCandless in creating a sculptural piece of clay garden art that will double as a watering spot for thirsty native pollinators such as…
Town of Waitsfield Awarded $5,000 Small Grant for Smart Growth for Community Wastewater Project
Montpelier, VT – Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) and the Preservation Trust of Vermont (PTV) are pleased to announce the award of a $5,000 grant to the Town of Waitsfield’s Community…
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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.