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Smarter Growth Summit Looks at the Future of Land Use in Vermont
March 11, 2025 Montpelier, VT – Yesterday in Montpelier, the Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC), the Preservation Trust of Vermont, and AARP Vermont convened stakeholders from across the state to…
The Turning Point
We are at a major turning point when it comes to the vitality of our landscape. We are faced with multiple crises, but rather than working together, we are becoming…
H.289: A Proposed Bill to Repeal Affordable Climate Initiatives
The House Republican Minority Leader, Patricia McCoy (R-Poultney) has introduced H.289 to nullify the requirements of Vermont’s Renewable Energy Standard and the Global Warming Solutions Act, Vermont’s foundational climate legislation….
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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.