Clean Water
VNRC is a leader in the protection, restoration, and enhancement of Vermont’s water resources, which are irreplaceable elements of the state’s landscape and natural heritage. Caring for our waters is increasingly important to maintain Vermont’s resilience in a changing climate and amid the threat posed by toxic chemicals, including pesticides, to our drinking water.
At A Glance
Stewarding Clean Water and Drinking Water
Protecting Vermont's rivers, lakes, ponds, streams, and groundwater
Read MoreBuilding Climate Resilience
Advancing legislation to strengthen our resilience, protect wetlands and river corridors, and support our communities in adapting to climate change
Read MoreRemoving Unused and Unmaintained Dams
Restoring and reconnecting our rivers through dam removal across Vermont
Read MoreClean Water News
Two Things: Legislative Action on Clean Energy and Flood Safety
Two Things: We’re asking you to reach out to your lawmakers in support of two key bills that are headed for big votes in the State House this week! Stay informed, stay connected – two things. …
Three Things: PFAS Action, Clean Heat Standard Engagement, and Small Grants for Smart Growth
Three Things: Recapping recent action to address PFAS, sharing opportunities to weigh in on the Clean Heat Standard’s development, and inviting communities to apply for Small Grants for Smart Growth. Stay…
Vermont Senate Advances Flood Safety Act (S.213)
Montpelier, VT – Today, the Vermont Senate voted in strong, bi-partisan support of S.213, the Flood Safety Act (24-4-2). This bill takes important steps to reduce flood risk across Vermont, at…
In November 2019, VNRC launched the Vermont Brewshed® Alliance (the "Brewshed") to engage craft breweries in protecting clean water. An extension of VNRC’s conservation efforts, the Brewshed is a mutually-beneficial partnership between breweries, pubs, and VNRC to engage our members and their patrons in protecting the clean water we all depend on.
Stay tuned for events and special collaborations with breweries across Vermont!