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Vermont House passes Global Warming Solutions Act (H.688)
Vermont lawmakers took an important vote to address the climate crisis by passing the Global Warming Solutions Act in the House of Representatives today. By a margin of 105-37, and with…
Old Spokes Home in Burlington to advance transportation equity with small grant for smart growth from VNRC
February 19, 2020 — Old Spokes Home, a nonprofit bike shop in Burlington’s Old North End neighborhood, was awarded a $1,200 grant from the Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) through…
Now accepting 2020 nominations for the Arthur Gibb Award for Individual Leadership
Do you know a Vermont resident who has made a lasting contribution to their community, region or state in advancing smart growth policies? We’re now accepting nominations for the 2020…
2020 Climate Dispatch
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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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Susan Ritz
MemberI support VNRC because it puts the pieces of the environmental puzzle together for me. VNRC helps us all build both a sustainable environment and a resilient economy. I am proud to be a member of an organization that strives to create a bright green future for our brave little state.
Kelly Coleman
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