News & Stories

Montpelier homeowner celebrates clean, efficient home upgrades made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act

Aug 28, 2024 Montpelier – State Senator Anne Watson and Montpelier Mayor Jack McCullough joined Montpelier resident John Snell and representatives of the Vermont Natural Resources Council and VPIRG today to…

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Op Ed: Why Wood is Good for our Waterways

This op-ed was written in response to concerns from Vermont community members, our own observations as landowners, and road crews cleaning up post-flooding damage. What we have heard and witnessed…

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Two Things: Green Drinks @ Zero Gravity tonight & Announcing the Art Gibb Awardee

Two things: This week, we’re getting hyped for Green Drinks at Zero Gravity and announcing this year’s winner of the Arthur Gibb Award for Sustainable Community Leadership. Stay informed, stay…

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A 60 Year Legacy of Environmental Protection and a Champion for Vermont's Future

A short film commemorating six decades of VNRC's work to protect Vermont's environment and support its vibrant communities.
Or, check out our weekly Climate Dispatch video series, live from the State House!

Events

VNRC Presents “Watercolor Diary: Three Years in Vermont”, by Anna Yakubovskaya – Friday, August 2nd

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VNRC Presents “Vermont is a State I Love…”, an exhibit by Ned Reade, as part of Montpelier Art Walk on Friday, June 7th

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Two Things: Legislative Action on Clean Energy and Flood Safety

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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 farmer
VNRC 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 Conservation
I'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 educator
VNRC 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.