Two things: First, a big congratulations to all of the newly elected legislators! And, the work continues: including the fight to restrict toxic forever-chemicals, PFAS, from Vermont products and watersheds.... Read more
Two things: we want to keep you in the loop, and we’re trying something new. So, be on the lookout for short, sweet, weekly e-news — where we’ll be highlighting... Read more
Montpelier – Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it is setting acceptable levels for exposure to certain PFAS toxic chemicals (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) at near zero. The levels... Read more
History The 2016 discovery of toxic PFAS-contaminated drinking water in drinking water wells in Bennington County highlighted systemic problems with toxic chemicals in Vermont. PFAS is the class of toxic chemicals... Read more
The discovery of toxic PFAS-contaminated drinking water in Bennington County in 2016 highlighted systemic problems with toxic chemicals in Vermont. Since then, VNRC has advocated for policies that protect Vermonters’... Read more
Vermont must take action to clean up toxic chemicals in water February 14, 2019 (MONTPELIER, VT) – Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) and Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) released the following... Read more
We are proud to announce the release of this year’s Environmental Common Agenda, which outlines the key legislative priorities for the environment in 2023. VNRC is one of nearly 20... Read more
Two things: Today, we’re sharing two things we highly recommend watching and listening to every week, in order to stay informed about what’s happening at the Vermont State House. They... Read more
Taking Stock of the Clean Water Act, the Most Important Water Protection Law in the U.S., on its 50th Anniversary The following is a commentary by Brian Shupe, Executive Director,... Read more
Montpelier — The impacts of toxic pollution are real, and somebody always pays the price. Today, the Vermont governor signed a crucial bill (S.113) holding corporate polluters responsible for ongoing... Read more
Montpelier — Today, the Vermont House advanced a bill (S.113) that holds corporate polluters responsible for ongoing harm to Vermonters caused by toxic chemical exposure. The bill also authorizes the... Read more
Today, the Vermont Senate gave initial approval to a bill (S.113) that will help Vermonters harmed by toxic contamination. The bill removes an unfair legal barrier they face when they... Read more