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VNRC Joins Appeal of VT & NH Water Quality Certifications for Hydropower Facilities
In a recent action to help fight for clean water standards in Vermont and New Hampshire, five nonprofits filed for an appeal of the Clean Water Act’s Water Quality Certification…
Vermont Senate advances bill to ban toxic “forever chemicals” from firefighting gear, dental floss, cleaning products, and more
May 15, 2025 5/20/2025 Update: Since the publication of this post, H.238 has moved out of committee to a full vote in the state senate. On Tuesday, May 20th, the…
Our Comments on the 2025 Climate Action Plan Update
This spring, the Vermont Climate Council has been hard at work on an update to Vermont’s Climate Action Plan, which is due July 1, 2025. As required by the Global Warming…
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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.